Attain (verb)

  1. To achieve or reach a particular goal or standard.
  2. To arrive at a particular state, level, or degree.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french ataign-, stem of ataindre, from a- (from latin ad "to") + atteindre "reach" (from latin attingere).

Examples:

  1. He attained success in his career.
  2. She attained her goal of becoming a doctor.
  3. The company attained its highest profits ever last year.
  4. They attain their objective through hard work and dedication.
  5. He attained the rank of captain in the army.
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