Accomplish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈkäm-plish/ ac·com·plish

Meaning & Definition of Accomplish

Accomplish (verb)

  1. to bring about (a result) by effort
  2. to bring to completion, fulfill
  3. to succeed in reaching (a stage in a progression)

Accomplish (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to carry through (as a process) to completion

    "you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency"

    similar: achieve, bring off, carry off, carry out, commit, compass, do, execute, follow through (with), fulfill, make, negotiate, perform, perpetrate, prosecute, pull off, put through, go through
    related: bring about, effect, effectuate, implement, ace, nail, engage (in), practice, work (at), reduplicate, reenact, repeat, actualize, attain, realize, complete, end, finish, wind up
    near: fail, skimp, slight, slur

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Accomplish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Accomplish:

achieve, bring off, carry off, carry out, commit, compass, do, execute, follow through (with), fulfill, make, negotiate, perform, perpetrate, prosecute, pull off, put through, go through

Related Words for Accomplish

bring about, effect, effectuate, implement, ace, nail, engage (in), practice, work (at), reduplicate, reenact, repeat, actualize, attain, realize, complete, end, finish, wind up

Near Antonyms of Accomplish

fail, skimp, slight, slur

Word Forms of Accomplish

Inflections: accomplished, accomplishing, accomplishes

Derived words: accomplishable (adjective), accomplisher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Accomplish

Middle English acomplicen, accomplisshen, borrowed from Anglo-French acomplis-, stem of acomplir, acumplir, from a-, prefix forming transitive verbs (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + complir, cumplir "to complete, fulfill," going back (with conjugation change) to Latin complēre "to fill up, complete" complete:1

First known use: 15th century

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Frequently Asked Questions about Accomplish

What does "Accomplish" mean?

"Accomplish" means to bring about (a result) by effort. As a verb, it is defined as: to bring about (a result) by effort.

What is another word for "Accomplish"?

Other words for "Accomplish" include achieve, bring off, carry off, carry out, commit, compass, do and execute. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Accomplish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Accomplish"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Accomplish". Common alternatives include achieve, bring off, carry off, carry out, commit, compass, do, execute, follow through (with) and fulfill.

How do you use "Accomplish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Accomplish" in a sentence: "you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency".

Is "Accomplish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Accomplish" is a verb.

Is "Accomplish" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Accomplish" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Accomplish"?

"Accomplish" is pronounced /ə-ˈkäm-plish/ and divided into syllables as ac·com·plish.

What is the origin of the word "Accomplish"?

"Accomplish" comes from Middle English acomplicen, accomplisshen, borrowed from Anglo-French acomplis-, stem of acomplir, acumplir, from a-, prefix forming transitive verbs (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + complir, cumplir "to complete, fulfill," going back (with conjugation change) to Latin complēre "to fill up, complete" complete:1. First known use: 15th century.