Cool MateMeaning of Attain
to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort
In simple words: To achieve or reach something.
Attain in a sentence
- Most of our students attained five ‘A’ grades in their exams.
- We only consider applicants who have attained a high level of academic achievement.
- attain (a) degree/standard/level/proficiency/mastery
- The cheetah can attain speeds of up to 97 kph.
How to use Attain
Use 'attain' when talking about achieving goals or reaching a certain level. It sounds more formal than 'reach.' Not common in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
attain + object
Memory hint
Think of 'attain' as 'a gain' — you gain something by reaching it.
Related words
Collocations with Attain
- attain success
- attain a goal
- attain knowledge
- attain a level
- attain proficiency
Synonyms for Attain
Common mistakes with Attain
- Confused with 'obtain' — 'attain' implies reaching a goal.
- Using 'attain' without specifying what is being attained.
- Incorrect verb form, e.g., using 'attained' when the context requires the base form.
Compare Attain with Achieve, Reach, Accomplish, Gain, Secure
Attain appears in
Attain in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يحقق
أن تحقق أو تصل إلى شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অর্জন করা
কিছু অর্জন করা বা পৌঁছানো।
- GermanDeutsch
erreichen
Etwas erreichen oder schaffen.
- SpanishEspañol
Alcanzar
Lograr o llegar a algo.
- Persianفارسی
دست یافتن
برای دستیابی یا رسیدن به چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Atteindre
Atteindre ou arriver à quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
हासिल करना
कुछ हासिल करना या पहुँचना।
- ItalianItaliano
Raggiungere, Conseguire
Ottenere o raggiungere qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Alcançar
Conseguir ou atingir algo.
- RussianРусский
Достичь
Достичь или получить что-то.
- Urduاردو
حاصل کرنا، حاصل کرنا
کسی چیز کو حاصل کرنا یا پہنچنا۔
- Chinese中文
获得
实现或达到某个目标。
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Frequently asked questions about Attain
What does Attain mean?
To achieve or reach something.
What is the definition of Attain?
to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort
How do you use Attain in a sentence?
Most of our students attained five ‘A’ grades in their exams.
Can you give another example of Attain?
We only consider applicants who have attained a high level of academic achievement.
What are synonyms for Attain?
Common alternatives include achieve, reach, accomplish, gain, secure.
What is the opposite of Attain?
Opposite meanings include lose, fail, miss.
What words go with Attain?
It commonly pairs with attain success, attain a goal, attain knowledge, attain a level, attain proficiency.
What are common mistakes when using Attain?
Confused with 'obtain' — 'attain' implies reaching a goal. Using 'attain' without specifying what is being attained. Incorrect verb form, e.g., using 'attained' when the context requires the base form.
How do you pronounce Attain?
US: /["/əˈteɪn/","/əˈteɪnz/","/əˈteɪnd/","/əˈteɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈteɪn/","/əˈteɪnz/","/əˈteɪnd/","/əˈteɪnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Attain?
Use 'attain' when talking about achieving goals or reaching a certain level. It sounds more formal than 'reach.' Not common in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Attain?
"Attain" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.