Definition of Overachieve

1. Verb. Perform better or achieve a greater degree of success than expected. "His daughter always overachieves"

Generic synonyms: Do, Perform
Derivative terms: Overachievement

Definition of Overachieve

1. Verb. To achieve more or at a higher level of quality than what was expected. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Overachieve

1. [v -CHIEVED, -CHIEVING, -CHIEVES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overachieve

overabundance
overabundances
overabundant
overabundantly
overaccelerate
overaccelerated
overaccelerates
overaccelerating
overaccentuate
overaccentuated
overaccentuates
overaccommodate
overaccommodated
overaccommodates
overaccommodating
overachieve (current term)
overachieved
overachievement
overachievements
overachiever
overachievers
overachieves
overachieving
overact
overacted
overacting
overaction
overactions
overactivated
overactivation

Literary usage of Overachieve

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Practical Fluency: Classroom Perspectives, Grades K-6by Max Brand, Gayle Brand by Max Brand, Gayle Brand (2006)
"Coach Orr had an uncanny ability to motivate us and get the team to overachieve by demonstrating basic skills (shooting, dribbling, and passing). ..."

2. Implementing Domestic Tradeable Permits: Recent Developments and Future by Oecd (2002)
"... they earn credits when and if they overachieve their baseline or targets which may be defined in relative terms (eg as a percentage of outputs). ..."

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