Y06W40VC Theme Words — Achievement & success

The quality of continuing to do something even when it is difficult or takes a long time.

Word family: perseverance (n.), persevere (v.)

Example: Research consistently shows that perseverance is a stronger predictor of success than natural ability.

Synonyms: persistence, determination, tenacity

Collocations: show perseverance, a quality of perseverance, perseverance through difficulty

The quality of being committed to a task or purpose with great effort and over a long period.

Word family: dedication (n.), dedicate (v.), dedicated (adj.)

Example: Her dedication to practising her craft every day, even when progress was slow, eventually led to remarkable results.

Synonyms: commitment, devotion, diligence

Collocations: show dedication, dedication to, a deep dedication

An important event or achievement that marks a significant stage in a process or development.

Word family: milestone (n.)

Example: Completing the first full draft of her novel was a significant milestone in the writer's journey.

Synonyms: achievement, landmark, turning point

Collocations: reach a milestone, a significant milestone, a key milestone

To talk or write about a topic in detail, considering different aspects and perspectives.

Word family: discuss (v.), discussion (n.)

Example: The essay asked students to discuss the factors that contribute to long-term academic success.

Synonyms: explore, examine, address

Collocations: discuss the issue, open for discussion, discuss in detail

To investigate or examine a topic thoroughly, often to discover new insights.

Word family: explore (v.), exploration (n.)

Example: The report explored the relationship between persistence and achievement in competitive sport.

Synonyms: investigate, examine, research

Collocations: explore the theme, explore ideas, explore further

To think carefully about something before making a decision or forming a judgement.

Word family: consider (v.), consideration (n.)

Example: When evaluating success, it is important to consider both personal effort and external circumstances.

Synonyms: think about, weigh up, reflect on

Collocations: consider the evidence, consider carefully, take into consideration

To look at something carefully and in detail in order to understand it better.

Word family: examine (v.), examination (n.)

Example: The researcher examined the experiences of high-achieving students to identify common factors in their success.

Synonyms: inspect, analyse, investigate

Collocations: examine in detail, examine the evidence, carefully examined

To think about and deal with a problem or topic directly.

Word family: address (v.)

Example: The essay was expected to address the key question clearly in the introduction.

Synonyms: deal with, tackle, respond to

Collocations: address the issue, address the question, address concerns

‘This shows’ introduces what evidence, an example or a detail proves or reveals.

Example: The character helps others even when it is difficult. This shows kindness and courage.

Synonyms: this demonstrates, this proves, this reveals

Collocations: this shows that; this shows evidence of; this clearly shows