accomplish

Everyday

1. To accomplish something is to succeed in doing it, especially after hard work. tree →
2. (adjective «accomplished») Accomplished means very skilled: an accomplished pianist. tree →

In the lessons

In school reports and goals, «what did you accomplish this term?» means what did you manage to do. In stories, heroes accomplish tasks or quests. «Mission accomplished» means the job is done. In maths, «the task is accomplished» means solved.

Examples

• She accomplished her goal of swimming a length. tree →
• We accomplished a lot in one afternoon. tree →
• The knight accomplished his quest. tree →
• It took months to accomplish the job. tree →
• He is an accomplished violinist. tree →
• What do you hope to accomplish this year? tree →
• Mission accomplished — the cake is baked! tree →
• By heaven’s grace I may accomplish my purpose, and, if so, I will come back to you.” tree →

Note

Regular verb: accomplished. Noun: accomplishment. Pronounced a-KUM-plish. Similar: achieve, complete, manage.

In Jewish tradition

Often it means God bringing His purpose to completion, or a person finishing a set time.

Interpretation. Tradition teaches that God completes what He plans and what concerns each person, so the faithful may trust Him.

Examples

• I said of laughter: 'It is mad'; and of mirth: 'What doth it accomplish?' (Writings ECC.2.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• Look away from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his day. (Writings JOB.14.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• The LORD will accomplish that which concerneth me; Thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever; forsake not the work of Thine own hands. (Writings PSA.138.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb: accomplished. Noun: accomplishment. Pronounced a-KUM-plish. Similar: achieve, complete, manage.