Collocation
achieve a goal
Definition
to successfully reach an objective you have been working toward
'achieve a goal' is a common English collocation. to successfully reach an objective you have been working toward
achieve + a goal
“With a clear plan and steady effort, you can achieve a goal within a few months.”
Examples
- If you work consistently, you can _____ a goal faster than you think.
- She finally _____ her goal of running 5K without stopping.
- We need a realistic timeline to _____ our goal.
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- They _____ their goal after months of practice and feedback.
- Without a clear strategy, it’s hard to _____ a goal like this.
- He’s determined to _____ his goal before the end of the year.
- The team hasn’t _____ its goal yet, but progress is steady.
- To _____ a long-term goal, break it into weekly tasks and track them.
- Many people quit too early, just before they’re about to _____ a goal.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with