The act of successfully completing or achieving a task, goal, or objective. It implies bringing something to a successful conclusion through effort and skill.
From Old French 'acomplir' meaning 'to fulfill,' derived from Latin 'ad-' (to) plus 'complere' (to complete). The word evolved through Middle English, gaining its current sense of successful achievement by the 14th century.
The word 'accomplish' literally means 'to complete fully,' and psychologists have found that the mere act of completing tasks—even small ones—triggers dopamine release, explaining why crossing items off a to-do list feels so satisfying. This neurochemical reward system evolved to motivate our ancestors to finish crucial survival tasks.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.