Search and compare thousands of words and phrases in American Sign Language (ASL). The largest collection online.
How to sign: to gain with effort
"she achieved her goal despite setbacks";
Similiar / Same: achieve, accomplish, reach
Categories: bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win
Within this category: average, begin, come to, compass, culminate, reach, score, wangle
How to sign: reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
"The thermometer hit 100 degrees"; "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour";
Within this category: break even, max out
How to sign: find unexpectedly
"the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake";
Similiar / Same: fall upon, come upon, light upon, chance upon, come across, chance on, happen upon, discover, strike
