reach (Meaning)
reach (n)
the limits within which something can be effective
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
the limit of capability
reach (v)
reach a destination, either real or abstract
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
be in or establish communication with
to gain with effort
to extend as far as
reach a goal
place into the hands or custody of
to exert much effort or energy
reach (v. i.)
To retch.
To stretch out the hand.
To strain after something; to make efforts.
To extend in dimension, time, amount, action, influence, etc., so as to touch, attain to, or be equal to, something.
To sail on the wind, as from one point of tacking to another, or with the wind nearly abeam.
reach (n.)
An effort to vomit.
The act of stretching or extending; extension; power of reaching or touching with the person, or a limb, or something held or thrown; as, the fruit is beyond my reach; to be within reach of cannon shot.
The power of stretching out or extending action, influence, or the like; power of attainment or management; extent of force or capacity.
Extent; stretch; expanse; hence, application; influence; result; scope.
An extended portion of land or water; a stretch; a straight portion of a stream or river, as from one turn to another; a level stretch, as between locks in a canal; an arm of the sea extending up into the land.
An artifice to obtain an advantage.
The pole or rod which connects the hind axle with the forward bolster of a wagon.
reach (v. t.)
To extend; to stretch; to thrust out; to put forth, as a limb, a member, something held, or the like.
Hence, to deliver by stretching out a member, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another; to hand over; as, to reach one a book.
To attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand; to extend some part of the body, or something held by one, so as to touch, strike, grasp, or the like; as, to reach an object with the hand, or with a spear.
To strike, hit, or touch with a missile; as, to reach an object with an arrow, a bullet, or a shell.
Hence, to extend an action, effort, or influence to; to penetrate to; to pierce, or cut, as far as.
To extend to; to stretch out as far as; to touch by virtue of extent; as, his land reaches the river.
To arrive at; to come to; to get as far as.
To arrive at by effort of any kind; to attain to; to gain; to be advanced to.
To understand; to comprehend.
To overreach; to deceive.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reach
reach Sentence Examples
- The hiker effortlessly reached the summit of the mountain, enjoying panoramic views.
- The child stretched out a tiny hand to reach for a toy just beyond her grasp.
- The teacher's words reached students on a personal level, inspiring them to strive for greatness.
- The organization's outreach efforts reached communities in every corner of the country.
- The news of the tragedy reached their ears, leaving them shocked and heartbroken.
- The swimmer reached the far end of the pool with a powerful stroke.
- The ambitious entrepreneur reached for the stars, setting audacious business goals.
- The team reached a consensus after hours of deliberation.
- The climber reached the top of the cliff with a mix of determination and fear.
- The car reached its destination at lightning speed, zipping through traffic with ease.
FAQs About the word reach
the limits within which something can be effective, an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:, the act of physically reaching or thru
pass,hand, give, carry, hand over,transfer, buck, release, relinquish, render
bore, weary, weary, tire, tire,bore,pall, jade, pall, jade
The hiker effortlessly reached the summit of the mountain, enjoying panoramic views.
The child stretched out a tiny hand to reach for a toy just beyond her grasp.
The teacher's words reached students on a personal level, inspiring them to strive for greatness.
The organization's outreach efforts reached communities in every corner of the country.
