Reach

/ΙΉiːtΝ‘Κƒ/

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

Definition

verb
  1. To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
    β€œHe reached for a weapon that was on the table.”
  2. To attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand; to extend some part of the body, or something held, so as to touch, strike, grasp, etc.
    β€œThe gun was stored in a small box on a high closet shelf, but the boy managed to reach it by climbing on other boxes.”
noun
  1. The ability to reach or touch with the person, a limb, or something held or thrown.
    β€œThe fruit is beyond my reach.”
  2. An exaggeration; an extension beyond evidence or normal; a stretch.
    β€œTo call George eloquent is certainly a reach.”
Synonyms contact get hold of get in touch

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