accomplish
gb/əkˈɑmplɪʃ/ us/əkˈɑmplɪʃ/
B2
English
~ 8900
megvalósít, elvégez, elér, eredményez, hoz
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
to accomplish [task/goal/mission]
She worked for years to accomplish her dream of becoming a doctor.
Éveken át azon dolgozott, hogy megvalósítsa az álmát, és orvos legyen.
The team finally accomplished the project on time and under budget.
A csapat végül határidőre és a költségkereten belül megvalósította a projektet.
With better planning, we can accomplish much more in a single day.
He accomplished what many people thought was impossible.
Learner examples
I want to accomplish my goals this year.
Idén szeretném elérni a céljaimat.
They accomplished the job in just two days.
Mindössze két nap alatt elvégezték a munkát.
We can accomplish more if we work together.
She accomplished her plan step by step.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"accomplish to do something"* (e.g. *"He accomplished to finish it"*). This is incorrect. Use *"accomplish something"* (e.g. *"He accomplished the work"*) or *"manage to do something"*. Learners also overuse *"accomplish"* in casual speech where *"do"* or *"finish"* is more natural (e.g. say *"finish your homework"*, not usually *"accomplish your homework"*).
Meaning
successfully finish a task or goal
Collocations
accomplish a goal
|accomplish a task
|accomplish the mission
|accomplish your dreams
|successfully accomplish
|difficult to accomplish
Synonyms
achieve (Very close in meaning; often slightly broader and used with both concrete and abstract goals, while "accomplish" can sound a bit more formal and task-focused.)
Antonyms
fail (Means not managing to complete a task or reach a goal, the opposite result of accomplishing it.)
Themes
work
|goals
|success
|planning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To finish doing something you planned or wanted to do, and do it successfully.
To successfully complete a task, plan, or goal, especially one that requires effort or skill.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to accomplish [result/effect]
The new law has accomplished very little so far.
Az új törvény eddig nagyon kevés eredményt hozott.
Their campaign accomplished exactly the change they were hoping for.
A kampányuk pontosan azt a változást érte el, amelyben reménykedtek.
This approach may accomplish the opposite of what you intend.
The treatment accomplished a rapid improvement in her condition.
Learner examples
The meeting accomplished very little.
A megbeszélés nagyon kevés eredményt hozott.
This plan should accomplish our main goal.
Ezzel a tervvel el kellene érnünk a fő célunkat.
His words accomplished the opposite effect.
The project did not accomplish what we wanted.
Common mistake:
Learners may not notice that in this sense, the object is the result or effect, not the action. For example, *"The policy accomplished several improvements"* (results), not *"The policy accomplished to improve"*. Do not follow *"accomplish"* with *"to"* + verb.
Meaning
bring about a result or effect
Collocations
accomplish little
|accomplish much
|accomplish this effect
|accomplish real change
|accomplish the opposite
|accomplish its purpose
Synonyms
bring about (Common phrasal verb meaning to cause something to happen; sounds slightly less formal and more conversational than "accomplish" in this sense.)
Antonyms
prevent (Means to stop a result or change from happening, which is the opposite of accomplishing it.)
Themes
results
|politics
|business
|change
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make a certain result or change happen because of your actions.
To bring about or cause a particular result, change, or effect, especially as the outcome of an action or plan.
Grammar
Dictionary form
accomplish
IPA
GB/əkˈɑmplɪʃ/
US/əkˈɑmplɪʃ/
Syllables & stress
ac - com - plish (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (com)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: accomplish
- 3rd Person Singular: accomplishes
- Present Participle: accomplishing
- Past: accomplished
Word family
Forms
accomplishes
verb
accomplishing
verb
accomplished
verb
Core family
accomplishment
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unaccomplished
adjective
Expressions
an accomplished fact
1/ən əkˈɑmplɪʃt fˈækt/
fixed phrase
formal
fact that is already done and fixed
Something that has already been done and cannot be changed, even if people do not like it.
Examples
- By the time the board met, the merger was already an accomplished fact.
- The decision to close the factory was presented to workers as an accomplished fact.
mission accomplished
1/mˈɪʃən əkˈɑmplɪʃt/
fixed phrase
Task successfully completed
Used when you have finished your job or goal successfully.
Examples
- We fixed the car—mission accomplished.
- After we sent the final report, the manager smiled and said, "Mission accomplished."
- After months of work, they presented the report: mission accomplished.
- Once the repairs were done and the system was running again, he texted the team, "Mission accomplished!"
- They posted a photo after finishing the charity run with the caption, "Mission accomplished."