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Achieve vs Build - What's the difference?

achieve | build | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between achieve and build

is that achieve is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance while build is to develop in magnitude or extent.

In transitive terms the difference between achieve and build

is that achieve is to obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc.), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win while build is to establish a basis for (something).

As a noun build is

(physique) The physique of a human body; constitution or structure of a human body.

Raise vs Achieve - What's the difference?

raise | achieve |


As verbs the difference between raise and achieve

is that raise is (label) to cause to rise; to lift or elevate while achieve is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

As a noun raise

is (us) an increase in wages or salary; a rise (uk).

Achieve vs Run - What's the difference?

achieve | run |


As a verb achieve

is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

As a proper noun run is

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Achieve vs Comply - What's the difference?

achieve | comply |


As verbs the difference between achieve and comply

is that achieve is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance while comply is to yield assent; to accord; agree, or acquiesce; to adapt one's self; to consent or conform.

Become vs Achieve - What's the difference?

become | achieve |


As verbs the difference between become and achieve

is that become is (obsolete) to arrive, come (to a place) while achieve is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

Achieve vs Pursuit - What's the difference?

achieve | pursuit |


As a verb achieve

is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

As a noun pursuit is

the act of pursuing.

Achieve vs Reaching - What's the difference?

achieve | reaching |


As verbs the difference between achieve and reaching

is that achieve is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance while reaching is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun reaching is

sailing on a reach, i.e. having the wind on either side and coming from an angle that is larger with respect to the bow than when sailing close-hauled.

Terminate vs Achieve - What's the difference?

terminate | achieve | Related terms |

Terminate is a related term of achieve.


As verbs the difference between terminate and achieve

is that terminate is to end, especially in an incomplete state while achieve is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

As an adjective terminate

is terminated; limited; bounded; ended.

Achieve vs Aim - What's the difference?

achieve | aim |


In intransitive terms the difference between achieve and aim

is that achieve is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance while aim is to direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well.

In transitive terms the difference between achieve and aim

is that achieve is to obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc.), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win while aim is to direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice).

As a noun aim is

the pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

As an initialism aim is

aIM; AOL Instant Messenger.

Achieve vs Achievable - What's the difference?

achieve | achievable |


As a verb achieve

is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

As an adjective achievable is

capable of being achieved, which either means possible or probable.

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