reach

/ɹˈitʃ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

reach a destination, either real or abstract
“We hit Detroit by noon”
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
“The thermometer hit 100 degrees”
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
“Government reaches out to the people”
be in or establish communication with
“Our advertisements reach millions”
to gain with effort
“she achieved her goal despite setbacks”
to extend as far as
“The sunlight reached the wall”
reach a goal
“make the first team”
place into the hands or custody of
“hand me the spoon, please”
to exert much effort or energy
“straining our ears to hear”

noun

the limits within which something can be effective
“range of motion”
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
“the range of a supersonic jet”
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
the limit of capability
“within the compass of education”

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