accomplish
19 synonyms and 0 antonyms for accomplish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To succeed in doing or finishing something, especially something difficult.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use accomplish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French acomplir, from Vulgar Latin roots meaning "to fill up completely" — related to the English word "complete."
Full origin of accomplish →Frequently asked questions
What does “accomplish” mean?
The word “accomplish” means to succeed in doing or finishing something, especially something difficult. In plain terms, to finish a goal or task successfully.
How do you pronounce “accomplish”?
“Accomplish” is pronounced uh-KUHM-plihsh (/əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “accomplish” in a sentence?
Here is “accomplish” used in a sentence: “She accomplished her goal of running a marathon before turning forty.”
What is another word for “accomplish”?
Words with a similar meaning to “accomplish” include do, perform, fulfill, realize, effect and effectuate.
What part of speech is “accomplish”?
“Accomplish” is a verb.
Where does the word “accomplish” come from?
The word “accomplish” comes from Vulgar Latin. From Old French acomplir, from Vulgar Latin roots meaning "to fill up completely" — related to the English word "complete.".
Is “accomplish” a common word?
“Accomplish” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between accomplish and achieve?
The two overlap heavily, but achieve tends to emphasize reaching a goal or standard, often over time ("achieve success"), while accomplish emphasizes successfully finishing a specific task or piece of work ("accomplish the mission"). In many sentences either word works.
What is the difference between accomplish and complete?
Complete simply means to bring something to an end, with no comment on how hard it was, while accomplish implies succeeding at something that required effort or skill. You complete a form, but you accomplish a difficult goal.
What words commonly go with accomplish?
Accomplish usually takes goal-like objects: you accomplish a task, a goal, a mission, an objective, a feat, or "a great deal." It is not normally used for trivial everyday actions, because the verb implies effort and difficulty.