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Other words for “achieved” on a resume

22 synonyms · 12 example bullets · Updated October 10, 2026

“Achieved” tells the reader you hit something but not how impressive it was. Use a verb that shows you beat the goal, won it, or earned it.

beating a targetExceeded
awards and recognitionEarned
wins you closedSecured

01If you beat a target

Use these when there was a goal and you went past it.

  • AchievedExceededExceeded annual sales quota by 132%, ranking 2nd of 40 reps.
  • AchievedSurpassedSurpassed the fundraising goal by $60K, raising $310K in total.
  • AchievedOutperformedOutperformed the regional average on customer satisfaction 4 quarters in a row.
  • AchievedToppedTopped the team leaderboard for resolved tickets 6 months running.

02If you won recognition

Use these for awards, promotions, and credentials.

  • AchievedEarnedEarned the 2025 Employee of the Year award out of 800 staff.
  • AchievedAwardedAwarded a $10K innovation grant for a recycling program pitch.
  • AchievedPromotedPromoted twice in 3 years, from analyst to team lead.
  • AchievedCertifiedCertified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2025.

03If you closed a win

Use these for deals, funding, and approvals.

  • AchievedSecuredSecured $2.5M in seed funding from 4 investors.
  • AchievedWonWon 3 enterprise contracts worth $900K in annual revenue.
  • AchievedLandedLanded a partnership with a national retail chain of 300 stores.
  • AchievedAttainedAttained a 98% audit score, the highest in company history.
10 more synonyms

Accomplished · Captured · Completed · Delivered · Gained · Obtained · Realized · Reached · Succeeded · Garnered

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