Verbs of Challenge and Competition - Verbs for Success

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to success such as "attain", "thrive", and "fulfill".

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Verbs of Challenge and Competition

to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work

Ex: With dedication and perseverance , he was able to attain a high level of proficiency in playing the piano .

to get something, often with difficulty

Ex: By this time , she has already obtained a degree in computer science .
to get [verb]

to experience a specific condition, state, or action

Ex: They decided to get involved in community service .
to gain [verb]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

Ex: They gained the trust of their clients by consistently delivering exceptional service .
to earn [verb]

to receive something one deserves as a result of something one has done or the qualities one possesses

Ex: The athlete earned a gold medal in the competition by setting a new world record .

to do a particular thing or have the qualities needed for being punished or rewarded

Ex: The hardworking employee deserved the bonus for exceeding the sales targets .

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges , the athlete 's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship .

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous obstacles , the team managed to accomplish their project on time .

to accomplish or do something that was wished for, expected, or promised

Ex: The organization strives to fulfill the needs of the community through various social programs .

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: The student 's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam .
to win [verb]

to manage to get something through one's actions or words

Ex: The charity 's good deeds have won them a loyal donor base .
to ace [verb]

to perform extremely well in something, especially a test

Ex: He consistently aces his presentations by thoroughly preparing and delivering with confidence .

to grow in a successful way, especially financially

Ex: Despite economic challenges , the company continued to prosper due to its innovative approach .

to grow and develop exceptionally well

Ex: With a supportive environment , employees tend to thrive and contribute positively to the workplace .

to make progress and succeed in one's career or life

Ex: Getting ahead in the business world often requires networking and building relationships .

to quickly grow in a successful way

Ex: The young artist flourished under the mentorship of a renowned painter , rapidly improving her skills and gaining recognition .

to achieve great success, often by putting a lot of effort

Ex: Despite facing adversity , the community triumphed over challenges and rebuilt .

to have a rapid development or growth

Ex: The city 's skyline burgeoned as new skyscrapers were constructed .

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

Ex: His dedication to training paid off when he won the gold medal .

to defeat someone or something using superior strength, force, or influence

Ex: The storm 's strong winds threatened to overpower the structures in its path .

to exceed in quality or achievement

Ex: The young pianist 's talent has the potential to surpass the achievements of many seasoned musicians .
to excel [verb]

to demonstrate exceptional skill, achievement, or proficiency in a particular activity, subject, or field

Ex: With hard work and practice , I believe Jill will excel in her new management position .

to do better than someone or something

Ex: The company 's stock consistently outperforms others in the market due to its strong financial performance .
to outdo [verb]

to surpass or exceed in performance or quality

Ex: As a dedicated student , Maria consistently worked to outdo her classmates , earning top honors in academic achievements .

to go beyond a particular limit, quality, or standard, often in an exceptional way

Ex: The athlete 's performance on the field has the potential to transcend records and redefine expectations .

to make something better compared to a previous state or standard

Ex: The artist believes that each of his paintings should improve on the previous one in terms of creativity and depth .

to go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead

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