attained

at·tain  (-tn)

v. at·tained, at·tain·ing, at·tains

v.tr.

1. To gain as an objective; achieve: attain a diploma by hard work.

2. To arrive at, as by virtue of persistence or the passage of time. See Synonyms at reach.

v.intr.

To succeed in a directed effort, process, or progression: attained to high office; eventually attained to wisdom.

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[Middle English atteignen, from Old French ataindre, ataign-, to reach to, from Vulgar Latin *attangere, from Latin attingere : ad-, ad- + tangere, to touch; see tag- in Indo-European roots.]

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at·taina·bili·ty, at·taina·ble·ness n.

at·taina·ble adj.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

attained - achieved or reached; "the actual attained achievement test score" earned - gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action; "a well-earned reputation for honesty"; "earned income"; "an earned run in baseball"