Words
accomplish vs achieve — finishing a task vs reaching a goal
A side-by-side comparison of meaning, examples, and nuance.
accomplish
/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/
achieve or complete successfully
to succeed in doing or completing something
achieve
/əˈtʃiːv/
accomplish, attain
To successfully reach a goal or result through effort.
Core difference
"Accomplish" sounds best for finishing a task or to-do: "I accomplished all my tasks today." "Achieve" suits reaching a bigger goal through effort: "She achieved her dream of becoming a pilot." Tasks → accomplish; goals/dreams → achieve.
Translations of accomplish and achieve in 14 languages
| Language | accomplish | achieve |
|---|---|---|
| 한국어 | 달성하다, 성취하다 | 이루다, 달성하다 |
| English | achieve or complete successfully | accomplish, attain |
| 简体中文 | 完成 | 实现，达成 |
| 繁體中文 | 完成 | 達成，實現 |
| 日本語 | 達成する | 達成する、成し遂げる |
| Tiếng Việt | hoàn thành | đạt được, hoàn thành |
| Português | realizar, alcançar | alcançar, conquistar |
| Français | accomplir | atteindre, réaliser |
| Deutsch | vollbringen | erreichen, erzielen |
| Español | lograr | lograr, conseguir |
| Монгол | биелүүлэх, амжилтад хүрэх | хүрэх, биелүүлэх |
| Bahasa Indonesia | mencapai | mencapai, meraih |
| Bahasa Melayu | mencapai | mencapai, memperoleh |
| ไทย | บรรลุ, ทำสำเร็จ | บรรลุ, ทำสำเร็จ |
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