Achieve
Achieve verb - To obtain (as a goal) through effort.
Use
Use verb - To put into action or service.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Instead, he has to use his gun (which may or may not be linked to his sub-zero body temperature) to achieve this.
- The protagonists use historical forces to achieve victory, instead of direct combat.
Source: To Win Without Fighting - Carl retains magical abilities and makes use of planned out schemes, while Herman retains colossal strength (contrasts with his ant-like size) and prefers to use brute strength to achieve victory.
Source: Eviler Than Thou
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