Synonyms for achievement
əˈtʃiv məntachieve·ment

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1. achievementnoun

   An act is strictly and originally something accomplished by an exercise of power, in which sense it is synonymous with deed or effect. Action is a doing. Act is therefore single, individual, momentary; action a complex of acts, or a process, state, or habit of exerting power. We say a virtuous act, but rather a virtuous course of action. We speak of the action of an acid upon a metal, not of its act. Act is used, also, for the simple exertion of power; as, an act of will. In this sense an act does not necessarily imply an external effect, while an action does. Morally, the act of murder is in the determination to kill; legally, the act is not complete without the striking of the fatal blow. Act and deed are both used for the thing done, but act refers to the power put forth, deed to the result accomplished; as, a voluntary act, a bad deed. In connection with other words act is more usually qualified by the use of another noun, action by an adjective preceding; we may say a kind act, though oftener an act of kindness, but only a kind action, not an action of kindness. As between act and deed, deed is commonly used of great, notable, and impressive acts, as are achievement, exploit, and feat.

   Festus: We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths.

   Bailey Festus, A Country Town, sc. 7.

   A feat exhibits strength, skill, personal power, whether mental or physical, especially the latter; as, a feat of arms, a feat of memory. An exploit is a conspicuous or glorious deed, involving valor or heroism, usually combined with strength, skill, loftiness of thought, and readiness of resource; an achievement is the doing of something great and noteworthy; an exploit is brilliant, but its effect may be transient; an achievement is solid, and its effect enduring. Act and action are both in contrast to all that is merely passive and receptive. The intensest action is easier than passive endurance.

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, effect, execution, exercise, exertion, exploit, feat, motion, movement, operation, performance, proceeding, transaction, work

   Antonyms:
   cessation, deliberation, endurance, immobility, inaction, inactivity, inertia, passion (In philosophic sense), quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, suffering, suspension

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1. achievement

   Synonyms:
   exploit, feat, attainment, accomplishment, performance

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1. accomplishment, achievementnoun

   the action of accomplishing something

   Synonyms:
   acquirement, attainment, acquisition, accomplishment, skill

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1. • Action

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1. success

   when you achieve something you succeed at your goal.

   you can't have success at anything without achieving it.

   Submitted by JP03 on November 6, 2014  

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1. achievementnoun

   Synonyms:
   performance, accomplishment, completion, attainment, realization, consummation

2. achievementnoun

   Synonyms:
   exploit, feat, deed, work

3. achievementnoun

   Synonyms:
   escutcheon, shield, ensign armorial

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1. achievementnoun

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, attainment, effectuation feat, exploit

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1. List of paraphrases for "achievement":

   attainment, realization, success, achievements, accomplishment, achieving, progress, achieve, accomplishments, realisation, fulfilment, feat, conquest, successes, pursuit, implementation, performance, completion, outcome, progreso, realizing, results, successful, attaining, result, reach, realize, fulfillment, advancement

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1. Rory McIlroy:

   To win it for the first time in 2012 felt like a great achievement but to win again in 2014 is testimony to what has been a truly fabulous year for me.

2. Randi Weingarten:

   It's common sense, the fixation on high-stakes testing hasn't moved the needle on student achievement.

3. Eric Fortune:

   Every achievement of humankind is based on cooperation, that is the feature of humans that has allowed us to do the amazing things we do.

4. Unknown:

   It isn't always necessary to achieve great things. Sometimes, just surviving is a great achievement.

5. Franklin Delano Roosevelt:

   Happiness is not in the mere possession of money it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.