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Moderateachieve
The correct spelling is achieve.
How to pronounce achieve
/əˈtʃiːv/
verbIPA: /əˈtʃiːv/
Say it like: Ach-eev-e
The correct spelling is achieve. To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance. For example: "Show all the spoils by valiant kings achieved."
Usage Examples
“Show all the spoils by valiant kings achieved.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.
- 2.To carry out successfully; to accomplish.
- 3.To conclude, finish, especially successfully.
- 4.To obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc.), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win.
- 5.To conclude, to turn out.
Spelling pattern and memory trick
Pattern
I before E
Why it happens
Achieve follows the classic i-before-e order: ach-IE-ve.
Memory trick: Say beLIEve and achIEve together; both keep IE.
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