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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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Categorized English Verbs of Challenge and Competition
to attain
to attain
[Verb]

to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work

Ex: Through consistent training , the athlete attained a new personal best in the marathon .
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to obtain
to obtain
[Verb]

to get something, often with difficulty

Ex: The company has obtained a significant grant for research .
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to get
to get
[Verb]

to experience a specific condition, state, or action

Ex: They got married at the city courthouse .
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to gain
to gain
[Verb]

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

Ex: He gained a reputation as a reliable leader by effectively managing his team through challenging projects .
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to earn
to earn
[Verb]

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

Ex: The company 's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction helped it earn a stellar reputation in the market .
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to deserve

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

Ex: Despite facing challenges , the dedicated student deserved the scholarship for academic excellence .
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to achieve

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: The student 's perseverance and late-night study sessions helped him achieve high scores on the challenging exams .
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to accomplish

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Ex: The mountaineer finally accomplished the ascent of the challenging peak after weeks of climbing .
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to fulfill

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

Ex: They fulfilled their goal of faster delivery times by upgrading their logistics.
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to succeed

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: He succeeded in winning the championship after years of rigorous training and competition .
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to win
to win
[Verb]

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

Ex: Your consistent effort will eventually win you the recognition you deserve .
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to ace
to ace
[Verb]

to perform extremely well in something, especially a test

Ex: With focused preparation , the job candidate aced the interview and secured the position .
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to prosper

to grow in a successful way, especially financially

Ex: They are prospering in their business due to increased demand .
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to thrive
to thrive
[Verb]

to grow and develop exceptionally well

Ex: They are thriving in their respective careers due to continuous learning .
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to get ahead

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

Ex: In today 's fast-paced world , it 's crucial to keep learning and adapting to get ahead.
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to flourish

to quickly grow in a successful way

Ex: The community garden flourished thanks to the dedication and hard work of its volunteers .
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to triumph

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

Ex: By overcoming obstacles , the athlete triumphed in setting a new world record .
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to burgeon

to have a rapid development or growth

Ex: The startup company burgeoned quickly , attracting investors and expanding its market share .
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to pay off

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

Ex: Patience and perseverance often pay off in the long run .
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to overpower

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

Ex: The security forces worked to overpower the armed intruders and secure the area .
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to surpass

to exceed in quality or achievement

Ex: The students worked diligently to surpass the school 's previous record for the highest exam scores .
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to excel
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 .
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to outperform

to do better than someone or something

Ex: The innovative technology is designed to help businesses outperform their competitors in the industry .
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to outdo
to outdo
[Verb]

to surpass or exceed in performance or quality

Ex: The ambitious project team set out to outdo expectations by delivering a product that exceeded customer requirements.
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to transcend

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

Ex: Her recent work transcends all of her previous achievements .
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to improve on

to make something better compared to a previous state or standard

Ex: The chef constantly works to improve on her signature dish , aiming for perfection .
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to catch up

to go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead

Ex: Even with a slow beginning, the marathon runner increased her pace to catch up with the leaders.
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