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overachieve
[oh-ver-uh-cheev]
verb (used without object)
to perform better or achieve more than people are generally expected to, often because of high ambition, pressure from family, etc.
to perform, especially academically, above the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
overachieve
/ ˌəʊəəˈʃː /
verb
(intr) to perform (for example, in examinations) better than would be expected on the basis of one's age or talents
Other Word Forms
- overachievement noun
- overachiever noun
- ˌDZˈ𱹱 noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of overachieve1
Example Sentences
That I had to shrink, impress or overachieve to deserve it.
A lot of them overachieve and I’m very proud of that.”
He has the uncanny ability to coach toughness into overachieving teams.
And now with "Love Hurts," Marvin channels his overachieving tendencies into his second career, earning the title of Regional Realtor of the Year — with the framed certificate to prove it.
Liverpool have overachieved in recent seasons in the WSL under manager Matt Beard, raising expectations and ambitions.
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