attain vs bestead

attain

verb
  • To gain (an object or desired result). 

  • To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.). 

  • To come or arrive, by motion, growth, bodily exertion, or efforts toward a place, object, state, etc. 

bestead

verb
  • To profit; benefit; serve; avail. 

  • To help, assist. 

  • To take the place of; replace. 

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