Synonyms for accomplishment
əˈkɒm plɪʃ məntac·com·plish·ment

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1. accomplishmentnoun

   An act is strictly and originally something accomplished by an exercise of power, in which sense it is synonymous with deed or effect. Action is a doing. Act is therefore single, individual, momentary; action a complex of acts, or a process, state, or habit of exerting power. We say a virtuous act, but rather a virtuous course of action. We speak of the action of an acid upon a metal, not of its act. Act is used, also, for the simple exertion of power; as, an act of will. In this sense an act does not necessarily imply an external effect, while an action does. Morally, the act of murder is in the determination to kill; legally, the act is not complete without the striking of the fatal blow. Act and deed are both used for the thing done, but act refers to the power put forth, deed to the result accomplished; as, a voluntary act, a bad deed. In connection with other words act is more usually qualified by the use of another noun, action by an adjective preceding; we may say a kind act, though oftener an act of kindness, but only a kind action, not an action of kindness. As between act and deed, deed is commonly used of great, notable, and impressive acts, as are achievement, exploit, and feat.

   Festus: We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths.

   Bailey Festus, A Country Town, sc. 7.

   A feat exhibits strength, skill, personal power, whether mental or physical, especially the latter; as, a feat of arms, a feat of memory. An exploit is a conspicuous or glorious deed, involving valor or heroism, usually combined with strength, skill, loftiness of thought, and readiness of resource; an achievement is the doing of something great and noteworthy; an exploit is brilliant, but its effect may be transient; an achievement is solid, and its effect enduring. Act and action are both in contrast to all that is merely passive and receptive. The intensest action is easier than passive endurance.

   Synonyms:
   achievement, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, effect, execution, exercise, exertion, exploit, feat, motion, movement, operation, performance, proceeding, transaction, work

   Antonyms:
   cessation, deliberation, endurance, immobility, inaction, inactivity, inertia, passion (In philosophic sense), quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, suffering, suspension

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1. accomplishment, achievementnoun

   the action of accomplishing something

   Synonyms:
   acquirement, attainment, acquisition, achievement, skill

2. skill, accomplishment, acquirement, acquisition, attainmentnoun

   an ability that has been acquired by training

   Synonyms:
   science, acquisition, learning, attainment, acquirement, skill, achievement

Matched Categories

1. • Ability
   • Action

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1. accomplishmentnoun

   Synonyms:
   completion, performance, execution, achievement, consummation, fulfilment

2. accomplishmentnoun

   Synonyms:
   acquirement, attainment, proficiency, stock of knowledge, mental resources

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1. accomplishmentnoun

   Synonyms:
   completion, fulfillment, execution, effectuation, attainment, acquirement, acquisition, grace

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1. List of paraphrases for "accomplishment":

   achievement, realization, attainment, fulfilment, completion, achievements, accomplishments, success, achieving

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1. Eric Butterworth:

   Nothing stops the man who desires to achieve. Every obstacle is simply a course to develop his achievement muscle. It's a strengthening of his powers of accomplishment.

2. Colorado Bureau of Investigation:

   The Denver Police Department is the lead on this case, as they took the report, and may have been performing investigative tasks leading up to the request for the alert, for us to get this pushed through was an accomplishment, major accomplishment. But right now, you know, we’re at this point where it still doesn’t seem like it’s important enough or urgent enough.

3. Laurent Lamothe:

   I leave the position of prime minister this evening with a feeling of accomplishment.

4. Florence Shinn:

   Every great work, every big accomplishment, has been brought into manifestation through holding to the vision, and often just before the big achievement, comes apparent failure and discouragement.

5. Jim Rohn:

   Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.