Reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/

The meaning and definition of Reach, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The act of stretching or extending; extension.
The ability to reach or touch with the person, a limb, or something held or thrown.
“The fruit is beyond my reach.”

verb

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
“He reached for a weapon that was on the table.”
To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
“to reach one a book”

Synonyms contact get hold of get in touch

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