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Meaning of the word reach in English

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reach

US /riːtʃ/
UK /riːtʃ/
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Verb

1.

stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something

Example:
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He reached for the book on the top shelf.
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Can you reach the remote control?
Synonym:
extendstretchgraspgrabtake
2.

arrive at a place

Example:
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We finally reached our destination after a long journey.
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The news of his success reached his hometown quickly.
Synonym:
arriveget tocome tomake it to
3.

succeed in achieving or doing something

Example:
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She hopes to reach her full potential.
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The company aims to reach its sales target by year-end.
Synonym:
achieveattainaccomplishfulfillrealize

Noun

1.

the extent or distance to which someone or something can extend

Example:
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The fruit was just beyond my reach.
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Keep medicines out of the reach of children.
Synonym:
graspspanscoperangeextent
2.

the ability to contact or communicate with someone

Example:
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I tried to call him, but he was out of reach.
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The organization has a wide reach, helping people across the globe.
Synonym:
accesscontactcommunicationinfluenceimpact
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Related Word:
reach out