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- Dictionaryreach/riːtʃ/
verb
- 1. stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something: "he reached over and turned off his bedside light" Similar
- 2. arrive at; get as far as: "‘Goodbye,’ she said as they reached the door" Similar
noun
- 1. an act of reaching out with one's arm: "she made a reach for him"
- 2. the extent or range of something's application, effect, or influence: "he told a story to illustrate the reach of his fame" Similar
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REACH definition: 1. to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort travelling: 2…. Learn more.
a. : to touch or move to touch or take by sticking out a part of the body (as the hand) or something held in the hand. couldn't reach the apple, even standing on tiptoes. reached for the catsup. b. : to extend or stretch to. their land reaches the river. c. : to get up to or as far as : come to.
When someone or something reaches a place, they arrive there. He did not stop until he reached the door. [VERB noun] A leak was found when the train reached Ipswich. [VERB noun] He reached Cambridge shortly before three o'clock. [VERB noun] Synonyms: arrive at, get to, make it to, get as far as More Synonyms of reach.
To reach is to stretch toward something, arrive at a destination, or contact someone. You might reach for a bottle of water after you reach the finish line, then reach out to a friend who can give you a ride home.
What is a basic definition of reach? Reach means to arrive at, to extend, or to touch by stretching toward something. Reach has many other senses as a verb and a noun.
Definition of reach verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
reach. (rēch) v. reached, reach·ing, reach·es. v.tr. 1. To stretch out or put forth (a body part); extend: reached out an arm. 2. To touch or grasp by stretching out or extending: can't reach the shelf. 3. To arrive at; attain: reached their destination; reached a conclusion. 4. a.
REACH definition: 1. to arrive somewhere: 2. to stretch your arm and hand to touch or take something: 3. to be able…. Learn more.
[uncountable, singular] the limit to which somebody/something has the power or influence to do something. The brand now has global reach. The business aims to extend its reach into the North American market. The company has now overtaken its main rival in terms of size and reach.
reach meaning, definition, what is reach: if someone or something reaches a partic...: Learn more.
