Verbs for Success

to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work

After years of studying, she finally attained her dream of becoming a doctor.

to get something, often with difficulty

She obtains a new book from the library every week.

to receive or come to have something

He got an unexpected bonus at work.

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

She gained recognition in the industry through years of dedication and innovation.

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

Freelancers earn money based on the projects they complete.

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

After completing the project ahead of schedule, she deserved the recognition and praise from her team.

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

After years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a published author.

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

After years of dedicated practice, she accomplished fluency in three foreign languages.

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

She fulfilled her childhood dream of traveling to exotic places by becoming a travel blogger.

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Through persistent effort and dedication, she succeeded in securing a promotion at her job.

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season.

one of the playing cards with only one symbol on it, which in most card games is considered the highest-ranking card

She played an ace to secure her victory in the game.

to grow in a successful way, especially financially

By providing excellent services, the startup managed to prosper and expand its customer base.

(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

The baby thrived in the loving and supportive care of her family.

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

Hard work and determination will help you get ahead in your career.

to grow in a healthy and strong way

The garden began to flourish with proper sunlight and watering.

a great victory, success, or achievement gained through struggle

The team's triumph in the championship game was celebrated by fans all across the city.

to have a rapid development or growth

The tech industry continues to burgeon with the introduction of innovative products.

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

All those hours of studying really paid off during the exam.

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

The military strategy was to overpower the enemy with a swift and coordinated attack.

to exceed in quality or achievement

Her exceptional skills allowed her to surpass her competitors in the singing competition.

to demonstrate exceptional skill, achievement, or proficiency in a particular activity, subject, or field

Lauren always excels during performances and consistently earns the lead roles.

to do better than someone or something

The new model of the car is expected to outperform its predecessor in terms of fuel efficiency.

to surpass or exceed in performance or quality

In the competition, Sarah consistently worked hard to outdo her previous records and set new benchmarks.

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

His achievements in the field of science are likely to transcend those of his predecessors.

to make something better compared to a previous state or standard

The new software version improves on the previous one by fixing bugs and adding new features.

to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked

I need to catch up on the latest news.