v. t.
Supposing faculties and powers to be the same, far more may be achieved in any line by the aid of a capital, invigorating motive than without it. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
Some are born great, some achieve greatness. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thou hast achieved our liberty. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ [ Obs ]., with a material thing as the aim. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Show all the spoils by valiant kings achieved. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]
He hath achieved a maid
That paragons description. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. achèvement, E. Hatchment. ]
[ The exploits ] of the ancient saints . . . do far surpass the most famous achievements of pagan heroes. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
The highest achievements of the human intellect. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who achieves; a winner. [ 1913 Webster ]