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ATTAINS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Attains.

Attains - as a verb

To gain with effort

Example: "She achieved her goal despite setbacks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accomplishachievereach
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring home the baconcome throughdeliver the goodssucceedwin
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reach a point in time, or a certain state or level

Example: "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hitreach
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrivecomeget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Find unexpectedly

Example: "The archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chance onchance uponcome acrosscome upondiscoverfall uponhappen uponlight uponstrike

Reach a destination, either real or abstract

Example: "We hit detroit by noon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrive atgainhitmakereach
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She attains her goals through hard work and determination."
"He attains a high level of success in his career."
"By making smart investments, he attains financial security."
"She attains her goals through hard work and perseverance."
"The athlete attains a new record in the long jump event."
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Word Game Points

Is ATTAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ATTAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ATTAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ATTAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is ATTAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ATTAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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