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achieve

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  1. perform                2. reach                 
 
achieve \*-'che-v\ vb [ME acheven, fr. MF achever to finish, fr. a- (fr. L 
   ad-X) + chief end, head - more at CHIEF 1: to bring to a successful 
   conclusion : ACCOMPLISH  2: to get as the result of exertion : WIN {~ 
   greatness}  : to attain a desired end or aim