2. To obtain, or gain, as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness.

Shak.

Thou hast achieved our liberty.

Milton.

[[Obs]., with a material thing as the aim.]

Show all the spoils by valiant kings achieved.

Prior.

He hath achieved a maid

That paragons description.

Shak.