Collocation
achieve a goal
to successfully reach an objective you have been working toward
Definition
'achieve a goal' is a common English collocation. to successfully reach an objective you have been working toward
achieve + a goal
“With consistent practice, you can achieve a goal you once thought was impossible.”
Examples
- She worked hard to achieve a goal she had set at the start of the year.
- If you want to achieve a goal, break it into smaller steps.
- He finally achieved a goal of running a marathon without stopping.
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- They achieved a goal that had seemed unrealistic a few months ago.
- We cannot achieve a goal without a clear plan and steady effort.
- To achieve a goal at work, she tracked her progress every Friday.
- The team achieved a goal by improving communication across departments.
- No matter how talented you are, you still need discipline to achieve a goal.
- After years of setbacks, he achieved a goal that mattered more than winning.
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