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attenere — meaning in English

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English meaning

attain verb To succeed in reaching or achieving something through effort.
pertain verb To relate to or be relevant to something.

Senses

attenere is used for these senses in English:

attain (transitive) To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.).
pertain (intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.

attain — full definition

verb To succeed in reaching or achieving something through effort.
noun Something reached or achieved; an accomplishment. (Rare use; usually replaced by "attainment.")

pertain — full definition

verb To relate to or be relevant to something.
verb To belong to something as a part, feature, or accessory.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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