To accomplish



Example: She accomplishes the task despite limited time and resources

Definition


"To accomplish" means to successfully complete or achieve a task, goal, or objective, often through effort, skill, or determination. For example, when she accomplishes the task despite limited time and resources, she effectively brings it to a satisfactory conclusion.

Etymology


The verb "to accomplish" originates from the Old French word 'accomplir,' which means 'to complete or fulfill.' This, in turn, derives from the Latin 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'complere' meaning 'fill up or complete.' Did you know? The word originally carried a sense of bringing something to its full completion, much like filling a container to the top.

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"To accomplish" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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