attained Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb to gain with effort
   accomplish; reach; attain; achieve.
   
   • she achieved her goal despite setbacks
2. verb reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
   hit; reach; attain.
   
   • The thermometer hit 100 degrees
   • This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
3. verb find unexpectedly
   happen upon; fall upon; attain; come upon; chance upon; discover; light upon; come across; strike; chance on.
   
   • the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
   • she struck a goldmine
   • The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake
4. verb reach a destination, either real or abstract
   hit; make; reach; attain; arrive at; gain.
   
   • We hit Detroit by noon
   • The water reached the doorstep
   • We barely made it to the finish line
   • I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
5. adjective satellite achieved or reached
   
   • the actual attained achievement test score

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