carry off synonyms

carry off

v.

  1. To win

    earn, gain, get; see deserve, obtain 1.

  2. To abduct

    shanghai, capture, make off with, carry away; see kidnap, obtain 1, seize 2.

  3. To achieve

    do, triumph, accomplish, handle, take care of, bring off, make good, make it*; see also achieve 1, 2, succeed 1.

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