We concluded that mutual aid was essential for attaining the goal.
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Attaining
/əˈteɪnɪŋ/
Synonyms for "attaining" (27 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Strong matches (8)
Related words (13)
Noun(13 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accomplish, accomplished, accrue, achieve, achievement.
- Sentence evidence is available for attaining, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "attaining".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "attaining"
Keep "attaining" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "attaining" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "attaining", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "attaining" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesaccomplishmentachievementadjectiveadvancementdescriptive termdescriptordevelopmentmodifieroutcomepossessionprocessprocess descriptorprogressive modifierqualifierstatesuccess
More specific
21 entriesattaining competenceattaining credibilityattaining expertiseattaining fluencyattaining independenceattaining masteryattaining proficiencyautonomycompetence leveldegree attainmenteducational attainmentexpert statusgraduationmasterymilestonepower
Showing 16 of 21 words.
Collocations
12 entriesattaining a degreeattaining a goalattaining adulthoodattaining citizenshipattaining competenceattaining expertiseattaining high standardsattaining independenceattaining masteryattaining proficiencyattaining recognitionattaining status
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
These bodies have actually played indispensable roles in attaining these goals.
Source: tatoeba (265225)
In hopes of attaining superhuman powers, Christopher Columbus once stared at the sun for five minutes straight. It didn't work.
Source: tatoeba (800311)
Sam, a rhesus monkey, was one of the most well known monkeys of the space program. His name was an acronym for the U.S. Air Force School of Aviation Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas. He was launched on December 4, 1959, housed in a cylindrical capsule within the Mercury spacecraft atop a Little Joe rocket in order to test the launch escape system (LES). Approximately one minute into the flight, travelling at a speed of 3685 mph, the Mercury capsule aborted from the Little Joe launch vehicle. After attaining an altitude of 51 miles, the spacecraft landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean. Sam was recovered, several hours later, with no ill effects from his journey.
Source: tatoeba (3955387)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "attaining"?
Closest matches include accomplish, accomplished, accrue, achieve, achievement.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "attaining"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.