attain

Everyday

1. (formal) To reach or achieve a goal, level or result after effort. tree →
2. (formal) To reach a certain age, size, height or amount. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word in school reports and exams («attain level 4», «attainment targets»). In stories and science, reaching a speed, height or age. Phrases: «attain a goal», «attain a grade», «attain a height of».

Examples

• She worked hard to attain her goal. tree →
• The rocket attained a speed of 500 metres per second. tree →
• Most pupils attained the expected level. tree →
• The tree can attain a height of 30 metres. tree →
• He attained his black belt in karate. tree →
• The team attained first place. tree →
• I wish to attain the greatest of all happiness." tree →

Note

Formal; everyday words: «reach», «get», «achieve». Regular verb. In maths, «attains a maximum» means reaches its biggest value.

In Jewish tradition

A formal word in school reports and exams («attain level 4», «attainment targets»). In stories and science, reaching a speed, height or age. Phrases: «attain a goal», «attain a grade», «attain a height of».

Examples

• all the triliteral combinations, leaving sufficient space between two successive combinations for the addition of a new letter; then by adding an x at the beginning of each triliteral com- bination, we shall attain 10,648 quadriliterals beginning with an N. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →
• Canst thou attain unto the purpose of the Almighty? (Writings JOB.11.7, JPS 1917) tree →
• Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; too high, I cannot attain unto it. (Writings PSA.139.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• None that go unto her return, neither do they attain unto the paths of life; (Writings PRO.2.19, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Formal; everyday words: «reach», «get», «achieve». Regular verb. In maths, «attains a maximum» means reaches its biggest value.