OVERACHIEVE

overachieve

(verb) perform better or achieve a greater degree of success than expected; “His daughter always overachieves”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

overachieve (third-person singular simple present overachieves, present participle overachieving, simple past and past participle overachieved)

To achieve more or at a higher level of quality than was expected.

Synonyms

• overperform (finance), punch above one's weight

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Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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