What part of speech is attain?

Attain can be categorized as a verb.

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Parts of speech

  • 1. attain is a verb, present, 1st person singular of attain (infinitive).
  • 2. attain is a verb (infinitive).

Inflections

Verb

What does attain mean?

Definitions

Verb

attain - to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
attain - reach a destination, either real or abstract; "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line"; "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts"
attain - find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"

Noun

attain - Attainment.

Examples of attain

#   Sentence  
1. verb The in-service date of May 1, will be very difficult to attain.
2. verb Thus kaoshikii is a blossoming of the microcosm (unit being) in its attempt to attain a link with the Macrocosm (Cosmic Consciousness).
3. verb With hard work and focus, you will attain at least one important aspiration that has been on your agenda for a long time.
4. verb I have to attain my purpose at all costs.
5. verb That aim is impossible to attain.
6. verb There is no dream of man which atomic power does not promise a chance to attain.
7. verb Everyone strives for efficiency but few seem to attain it.
8. verb He endeavors to attain his goal.
9. verb Now it is true that I believe this country is following a dangerous trend when it permits too great a degree of centralization of governmental functions. I oppose this — in some instances the fight is a rather desperate one. But to attain any success it is quite clear that the Federal government cannot avoid or escape responsibilities which the mass of the people firmly believe should be undertaken by it. The political processes of our country are such that if a rule of reason is not applied in this effort, we will lose everything — even to a possible and drastic change in the Constitution. This is what I mean by my constant insistence upon "moderation" in government.
10. verb One day, all children in Malaysia will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.
11. verb The piggy bank was stuffed so full that it could no longer rattle, which is the highest state of perfection that a piggy bank can attain.
12. verb In Flanders between 10 and 20 percent of professors and lecturers teaching in English did not attain the required language level.
13. verb As a test pilot, Neil Armstrong made 7 flights in the X-15 aircraft. He was able to attain an altitude of 63,198 meters (207,500 feet).
14. verb It seemed to me best to try to attain safety in this way.
15. verb To attain his goal, Tom moved the heaven and earth.
Sentence  
verb
The in-service date of May 1, will be very difficult to attain.
Thus kaoshikii is a blossoming of the microcosm (unit being) in its attempt to attain a link with the Macrocosm (Cosmic Consciousness).
With hard work and focus, you will attain at least one important aspiration that has been on your agenda for a long time.
I have to attain my purpose at all costs.
That aim is impossible to attain.
There is no dream of man which atomic power does not promise a chance to attain.
Everyone strives for efficiency but few seem to attain it.
He endeavors to attain his goal.
Now it is true that I believe this country is following a dangerous trend when it permits too great a degree of centralization of governmental functions. I oppose this — in some instances the fight is a rather desperate one. But to attain any success it is quite clear that the Federal government cannot avoid or escape responsibilities which the mass of the people firmly believe should be undertaken by it. The political processes of our country are such that if a rule of reason is not applied in this effort, we will lose everything — even to a possible and drastic change in the Constitution. This is what I mean by my constant insistence upon "moderation" in government.
One day, all children in Malaysia will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.
The piggy bank was stuffed so full that it could no longer rattle, which is the highest state of perfection that a piggy bank can attain.
In Flanders between 10 and 20 percent of professors and lecturers teaching in English did not attain the required language level.
As a test pilot, Neil Armstrong made 7 flights in the X-15 aircraft. He was able to attain an altitude of 63,198 meters (207,500 feet).
It seemed to me best to try to attain safety in this way.
To attain his goal, Tom moved the heaven and earth.

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