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Successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage
to achieve a goal
accomplishattainreachrealize
utilize / ˈjuːtəˌlaɪz /verbTo make practical and effective use of (something)
Learn how to utilize your resources efficiently.
employuseapply
provides / prəˈvaɪdz /verbTo supply or make available
This method provides a clear path forward.
supplyfurnishoffer
To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve or become something
He aspires to become a professional musician.
aimstrivedesire
ambition / æmˈbɪʃən /nounA strong desire or determination to achieve something
Her ambition was to become a successful doctor.
aspirationdrivedetermination
rigid / ˈrɪdʒɪd /adjectiveunable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible
a rigid structure of steel and concrete
inflexiblestiffunyieldingfirm
applying / əˈplaɪɪŋ /verbTo put into operation or effect
She is applying for a job.
implementexecuteuse
tangible / ˈtændʒəbəl /adjectiveable to be touched; real; existing physically
Clear goals provide a tangible target to work towards and help maintain focus.
palpableconcreteperceptibleactual
capabilities / ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz /nounThe ability to do something
Her capabilities far exceed expectations.
abilitiespotentialskills
instead / ɪnˈstɛd /adverbas an alternative
Instead of going to the movies, instead we went to the park.
alternativelyrather
circumstances / ˈsɜːkəmstənsɪz /nounThe set of facts, conditions, or events affecting someone or something
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was cancelled.
situationcontextevents
criticism / ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm /nounthe expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes
Her criticism of the plan was very helpful.
feedbackevaluationassessment