Define. Achieve. Potential. Impact

Define

/ dɪˈfaɪn /

(v) to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; to show or describe clearly and completely; to identify or name

● I like using learnersdictionary.com to define difficult terms.

● Once we define the problem, we can prevent that death.

● We use technology to define ourselves by sharing our thoughts and feelings even as we're having them.

Other words in this family: definable, defined, defines, defining, definition, definitions, redefine, redefined, redefines, redefining, undefined

Achieve

/ əˈtʃiv /

(v) to get or reach something by working hard; to become successful or reach a goal

● They achieved high scores on their math tests.

● I can't wait to see all that you will achieve in the months and years ahead.

● People will need to be motivated and organized to achieve a certain set of goals and objectives.

Other words in this family: achievable, achieved, achievement, achievements, achieves, achieving

Potential

/ pəˈtɛn ʃəl; -tʃəl/

(adj) capable of becoming real; possible

● She would do a great job running the company; she is a potential candidate for CEO.

● I've got anywhere from five to one hundred potential students.

● We know of at least two potential cases in Florida.

(n) a chance that something will happen or exist in the future

● The drug has potential to treat Covid-19, but we need to do further testing.

● I'm standing here today to tell you that your potential is timeless.

● I'd say you should start brainstorming potential topics and get started as soon as you can.

Other words in this family: potentially

Impact

noun /ˈɪm pækt /

(n) the act or force of one thing hitting another; a powerful influence or effect

● Gandhi had a major impact on the world.

● The impact of the baseball hitting the glass broke the window.

● Here's a really good example of how a very tiny design element can make a big impact.

verb /ɪmˈpækt /

(v) to have a strong effect on something or someone

● The pandemic has impacted almost every area of life.

● So how is all of this impacting your bottom line?

● People often get into teaching because they want to impact others’ lives in a positive way.

Other words in this family: impacted, impacting, impacts