What is "attains"

Usage examples of "attains".

Anne, written, also, at the dictation of the Holy Ghost, but the poor devil of a Jesuit had to suffer martyrdom for it--an additional reason for his canonization, if the horrible society ever comes to life again, and attains the universal power which is its secret aim.

He who attains to sincerity, is he who chooses what is good and firmly holds it fast.