gain precedence or superiority over

obtain legal possession (of)

have or obtain access or closeness in relationship

to attain contentment

gain someone's confidence, get close to

to be admitted to an audience, to be permitted to wait (upon), or to pay (one's) respects (to)

meet someone big or new, pay one's respects (to)

distinguish (oneself), achieve honours, etc., achieve distinction in exams

become fully conversant (with), master, to be very expert and specialist in any work, art or subject

earn or win good name or reputation

to acquire, get, attain, obtain, accomplish, procure

achieve eminence

gain rank, renown or dignity

attain perfection, reach the utmost limits

to bowl out a batsman in the game of cricket

confer a dignity, grant a favour