accomplish

verb

ə-ˈkäm-plish How to pronounce accomplish (audio)
Definition of accomplishnext
as in to achieve
to carry through (as a process) to completion you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency

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How does the verb accomplish contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of accomplish are achieve, discharge, effect, execute, fulfill, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

accomplished everything they set out to do

How are the words achieve and accomplish related?

Achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

achieve greatness

When might discharge be a better fit than accomplish?

The synonyms discharge and accomplish are sometimes interchangeable, but discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

How do effect and achieve relate to one another, in the sense of accomplish?

Effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

effected sweeping reforms

When can execute be used instead of accomplish?

While in some cases nearly identical to accomplish, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

In what contexts can fulfill take the place of accomplish?

The words fulfill and accomplish are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

When could perform be used to replace accomplish?

The words perform and accomplish can be used in similar contexts, but perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
  1. achieve
  2. fulfill
  3. perform
  4. execute
  5. do
  6. make
  7. implement
Verb
  • Beyond its commercial success, the production has generated substantial cultural impact, sparking over 3.8 million social media mentions in the first quarter of 2025 and achieving an 84% Net Sentiment Rate – the highest in its category.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
  • However, his words were meaningful because Tiger knows how hard the now 5-time major winner has worked to achieve this goal.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • The tech executive hired several young engineers aged 19-24 to fulfill his directives at DOGE, which centered on eliminating positions Musk deemed to be unnecessary.
    — Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • However, after making season one, Gilroy and Luna both realized that their initial aim was too ambitious and likely required at least a decade of their lives to fulfill.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of fulfill
Verb
  • But while most saw the moment as a liberating one for women, Horsell saw it as another instance of a female playing top-level sport without the necessary support to perform at her best.
    — Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Those working for the government as special government employees are not paid by the federal government and can continue to collect payment from outside entities while performing their work for the government, which Warren and Stansbury say runs the risk of creating possible conflicts of interest.
    — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of perform
Verb
  • Evidence that authorities collected while executing the warrant was transferred back to Cumberland County.
    — Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The startup said the tool can interpret what’s on a computer screen, select buttons, enter text, navigate websites and execute tasks through any software and real-time internet browsing.
    — Annie Palmer,Hayden Field, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of execute
Verb
  • But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of do
Verb
  • Rebellions had made a name for itself with its energy-efficient AI computer chips with a range of applications, from high-frequency trading to supporting large language model tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
    — John Kang, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:22 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 8:32 p.m. Past Incidents in the last 12 hours: There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
    — Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of make
Verb
  • These sessions provide personalized support to help authors implement strategies, stay accountable, and refine their approach over time.
    — Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The company implemented diversity goals, cleared years of freelancer debt, and committed to becoming carbon-neutral within five years.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of implement
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