A-chiēve', v. t.
[imp. & p. p. ACHIEVED; p. pr. & vb. n. ACHIEVING.] [Fr. achever, O. Fr. achiever, to finish or accomplish; Pr., Sp., & Pg. acabar, from Lat. caput, It. capo, Pr. & Pg. cabo, Pr. cap, Fr. chef, head, end. See CHIEF.]
Sense 1. To carry on to a final close; to bring out into a perfected state; to accomplish. “Thou hast achieved our liberty.” Milton.
Supposing faculties and powers to be the same, far more may be achieved in any line by the aid of a capital, invigorating motive than without it. J. Taylor.
Sense 2. To obtain, as the result of exertion; to bring about or gain by effort. [Obs.]
Show all the spoils by valiant kings achieved. Prior.
He hath achieved a maid That paragons description. Shak.
Synonyms—To accomplish; effect; fulfill; complete; execute; perform; realize; obtain. See ACCOMPLISH.