Reach: meaning, definitions and examples

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reach

 

[ riหtสƒ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

to achieve something

To reach means to achieve or accomplish something that has been aimed for. It can refer to physical distance, goals, or objectives. Reaching implies successfully attaining a desired outcome or destination.

Synonyms

accomplish, achieve, attain, realize

Examples of usage

  • I finally reached my goal of running a marathon.
  • She reached the summit of the mountain after a long hike.
  • They reached a compromise after hours of negotiation.
  • We need to reach a decision by the end of the day.
Context #2 | Verb

to make contact with someone

To reach also means to make contact with someone, either physically or through communication. It can involve reaching out to someone for help, support, or connection.

Synonyms

connect, contact, get in touch with

Examples of usage

  • I'll reach out to him to discuss the project.
  • She reached out to her friends for emotional support.
  • Don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.
Context #3 | Noun

the extent or limit of one's physical or mental grasp

As a noun, reach refers to the extent or limit of one's physical or mental grasp. It can describe the distance within one's physical capability to stretch or the range of one's influence or understanding.

Synonyms

capacity, extent, range, scope

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't reach the top shelf due to his height.
  • The company's reach extends to international markets.
  • The book broadened her reach of knowledge.

Translations

Translations of the word "reach" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alcanรงar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเฅเค‚เคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erreichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencapai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพััะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osiฤ…gnฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆฐ้”ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใจใ†ใŸใคใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท atteindre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcanzar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ulaลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋‹ฌํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dosรกhnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dosiahnuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พพๅˆฐ (dรกdร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ doseฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั‚ะบั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฆแƒฌแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงatmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alcanzar

Etymology

The word 'reach' originated from Middle English 'rechen,' from Old English 'rวฃฤ‹an' (to extend, hold out), influenced by Old Norse 'reika' (to reach, stretch). The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to achievement, connection, and limits of grasp.

See also: outreach, reachable, reaching, unreachability, unreachable, unreachably.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,156, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.