What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
achieve
Example
She achieved her dream of becoming a doctor after years of studying. [achieved: past tense]
Example
The team worked hard to achieve their sales targets for the quarter. [achieve: verb]
accomplish
Example
He accomplished his goal of running a marathon in under 3 hours. [accomplished: past tense]
Example
The company was able to accomplish its mission of providing affordable healthcare to low-income families. [accomplish: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Achieve is more commonly used than accomplish in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between achieve and accomplish?
Both achieve and accomplish are versatile and can be used in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
