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Attain

usgb/əˈteɪn/Volume
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Effort Required

Use 'attain' when significant effort or dedication is needed to achieve something.

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She worked tirelessly to attain fluency in French.
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Positive Achievement

'Attain' often implies a positive outcome and is used for reaching goals that are generally seen as good.

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He attained a high level of respect among his peers.
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Goal-Oriented

It usually refers to reaching tangible goals like a title or target, not just any result.

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After decades, the nation attained its goal of reducing pollution.
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