Attain Definition & Meaning
attain
- verb
- to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
- reach a point in time, or a certain state or level; "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"; "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour"
- find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"
- reach a destination, either real or abstract; "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line"; "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts"
"Attain" in song lyrics
See how attain is used in real songs:
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"I have to find lives to attain"
Jedi Mind Tricks — Target Practice -
"Now the flame, you'll attain"
Mr. Hyde f/ Kid Joe — Buggin Out -
"That I must attain"
Pep Love — The Grind
Words that rhyme with attain
Usage tips for "attain"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "attain" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for attain to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does attain mean?
- to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" reach a point in time, or a certain state or level; "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"; "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour" find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake" reach a destination, either real or abstract; "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line
- What part of speech is attain?
- Attain is a verb.
- How many definitions does attain have?
- Attain has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).