reach

/ɹˈiːt‍ʃ/

/ˈɹitʃ/

[verb] [noun]

to reach

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to reach one's intended destination

synonyms : arrive at

1.1

to come to a certain level or state, or a specific point in time

synonyms : attain

hit

to manage to contact someone by phone or radio

synonyms : contact

get hold of

get through

to extend one's hand far enough to be able to pick something up, touch something, etc.

synonyms : reach out

3.1

to stretch one's arm in the direction of something in an attempt to pick it up, touch it, etc.

to devote time and effort to achieve a particular goal

synonyms : accomplish

achieve

attain

to be of sufficient length, size, etc. to get to a specified point

synonyms : extend to

touch

to achieve something, especially after a lot of thinking or discussion

synonyms : get to

make

progress to

to be brought to someone's attention

to be able to be seen or heard by a number of people

Reach

[NOUN]

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

synonyms : reaching

stretch

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control

synonyms : ambit

the limits within which something can be effective

synonyms : range

the limit of capability

synonyms : compass

grasp

range

Examples

1. The tall man reached the top shelf easily.

2. Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C.

3. The problem has now reached crisis point.

4. This tree can reach a height of 24 metres.

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