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Meaning of the word reaches in English

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reaches

Verb

1.

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

Example:
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he reached over and turned off his bedside light
Synonym:
hold out extend outstretch stick out outreach
2.

arrive at; get as far as.

Example:
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‘Goodbye,’ she said as they reached the door
Synonym:
get to come to gain set foot on make hit

Noun

1.

an act of reaching out with one's arm.

Example:
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she made a reach for him
2.

the extent or range of something's application, effect, or influence.

Example:
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he told a story to illustrate the reach of his fame
Synonym:
capabilities capacity jurisdiction authority sway control command influence scope range compass ambit orbit latitude sphere area field territory
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reach reach out reach a conclusion reach for the stars