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Attain Attaining State Verb Gain Achieve Lot Effort

word attain
definition
verb
If you attain something, you gain it or achieve it, often after a lot of effort.
Jim is halfway to attaining his pilot's licence.
If you attain a particular state or condition, you may reach it as a result of natural development or work hard to attain this state.
...attaining a state of calmness and confidence.
inflections attainsattainingattained
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