attain – succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for)

(Pronounced uh-tayn)

To remember the definition of the word attain, use the following mnemonic:

It was a tainted (attain) feeling of joy. I'd succeeded in achieving what I'd worked towards, but the reward wasn't worth it. 

Examples of attain in a sentence

He was devastated after he failed to attain the promotion.

She would have to train hard to attain the championship trophy. 

They would attain victory at any cost.