accomplished

Everyday

1. Done, finished or achieved successfully: the task was accomplished. tree →
2. (adjective) Very skilful at something after much practice: an accomplished pianist. tree →
3. (formal) A fact already done: an accomplished fact. tree →

In the lessons

In school it praises finished goals and skilled people (an accomplished reader, writer or athlete). In stories it shows a character is talented. Phrases: mission accomplished, accomplished in, a highly accomplished artist, what we accomplished.

Examples

• We accomplished our goal of reading 20 books. tree →
• Mission accomplished — the cake is in the oven! tree →
• She is an accomplished violinist. tree →
• The climbers accomplished the climb in two days. tree →
• He felt accomplished after building the model. tree →
• (formal) The task was accomplished within the time allowed. tree →
• ‘He is so rich and so accomplished,’ the field-mouse told her. tree →

Note

Regular verb: accomplish, accomplished. Noun: accomplishment (an achievement). "Accomplished" as an adjective means skilled, not just "finished". It is more formal than "did" or "finished".

In Jewish tradition

In school it praises finished goals and skilled people (an accomplished reader, writer or athlete). In stories it shows a character is talented. Phrases: mission accomplished, accomplished in, a highly accomplished artist, what we accomplished.

Examples

• It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be leafy. (Writings JOB.15.32, JPS 1917) tree →
• The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; and it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. (Writings PRO.13.19, JPS 1917) tree →
• For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall be accomplished, and Mine anger shall be to their destruction. (Prophets ISA.10.25, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb: accomplish, accomplished. Noun: accomplishment (an achievement). "Accomplished" as an adjective means skilled, not just "finished". It is more formal than "did" or "finished".