verb [VN]
1 to succeed in getting sth, usually after a lot of effort:
Most of our students attained five 'A' grades in their exams.
2 (formal) to reach a particular age, level or condition:
The cheetah can attain speeds of up to 97 kph.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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