compass vs attain

compass is a noun but attain is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compass	Yes	No	Yes	No
attain	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, attain is a hypernym of compass; that is, attain is a word with a broader meaning than compass:

Other hypernyms of compass include accomplish, achieve, reach.

compass (noun)	attain (noun)
navigational instrument for finding directions
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability

compass (verb)	attain (verb)
get the meaning of something	reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
travel around, either by plane or ship	reach a destination, either real or abstract
bring about; accomplish	find unexpectedly
	to gain with effort