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   reach

   /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 stretch outhold outextendoutstretchthrust outstick outliterary:outreach
   • ▪ extend one's hand or arm in an attempt to touch or grasp (something): "Leith reached for the nearest folder"
   • ▪ hand (something) to (someone): "reach me those glasses" Similar passhandgivelet someone have
   • ▪ be able to touch something with an outstretched arm or leg: "I had to stand on tiptoe and even then I could hardly reach"
   • 2. arrive at; get as far as: "‘Goodbye,’ she said as they reached the door" Similar arrive atget toget as far ascome tomake it togainend up atland up atset foot oninformal:makehit
   • ▪ arrive: West Indian "just round that corner, by them mango trees, and we reach"
   • ▪ attain or extend to (a specified point, level, or condition): "unemployment reached a peak in 1933" Similar attainget toamount torise toclimb tofall tosink todrop torun toinformal:hit
   • ▪ succeed in achieving: "the conference reached agreement on the draft treaty" Similar achieveattaingainaccomplishwork outdraw upput togetherstrikenegotiatethrash outhammer out
   • ▪ succeed in influencing or having an effect on: "he seeks opportunities to reach viewers without journalistic interference" Similar influenceswaycarry weight withget through toget tomake an impression onhave an effect onhave an impact onregister with
   • ▪ make contact with (someone) by telephone or other means: "I've been trying to reach you all morning" Similar get in touch withcontactget through togetcommunicate withmake contact withspeak totalk toinformal:get hold ofraise
   • ▪ (of a broadcast or other communication) be received by: "television reached those parts of the electorate that other news sources could not"
   • 3. sail with the wind blowing from the side of the ship: "‘Brighteyes’ was followed round the Goldstone by ‘Patriot’, while ‘Patriot’ white-sail reached"

   noun

   • 1. an act of reaching out with one's arm: "she made a reach for him"
   • ▪ the distance to which someone, especially a boxer, can stretch out their hand: "a giant, over six feet seven with a reach of over 81 inches" Similar grasprange
   • 2. the extent or range of something's application, effect, or influence: "he told a story to illustrate the reach of his fame" Similar capabilitiescapacityjurisdictionauthorityswaycontrolcommandinfluencescoperangecompassambitorbitlatitudesphereareafieldterritory
   • ▪ the number of people who watch or listen to a particular broadcast or channel during a specified period: "the programme's daily reach is 400,000"
   • 3. a continuous extent of water, especially a stretch of river between two bends, or the part of a canal between locks: "the upper reaches of the Nile"
   • 4. a distance traversed in reaching: "he could sail a clear reach for Key Canaka"

   Word Origin Old Englishrǣcan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch reiken and German reichen.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREACH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › reachREACH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Reach definition: to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.. See examples of REACH used in a sentence.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reachReach Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REACH is to stretch out : extend. How to use reach in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREACH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reachReach - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › REACHReach - definition of reach by The Free Dictionary

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   1. ( tr) to arrive at or get to (a place, person, etc) in the course of movement or action: to reach the office. 2. to extend as far as (a point or place): to reach the ceiling; can you reach?. 3. ( tr) to come to (a certain condition, stage, or situation): to reach the point of starvation.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREACH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   REACH definition: 1. to arrive somewhere: 2. to stretch your arm and hand to touch or take something: 3. to be able…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreach noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [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.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › reachReach Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    To touch or grasp by stretching out or extending. Can't reach the shelf. American Heritage. To go as far as; attain. To reach town by night. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (18) Synonyms: get-through-to. get in touch with. contact. make an impression on. number.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › reachreach - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    reach meaning, definition, what is reach: if someone or something reaches a partic...: Learn more.