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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of reach – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   reach verb (STRETCH) B2. to stretch your arm and hand to touch or take something: Our little girl isn't tall enough to reach the light switches. She reached for a cigarette. She reached down to stroke the dog's head. He reached out and grabbed her arm. can reach (sth) B2.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREACH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REACH meaning: 1. to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort travelling: 2…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of reach out (to someone) in English - Cambridge...

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   REACH OUT (TO SOMEONE) definition: 1. to try to communicate with a person or a group of people, usually in order to help or involve…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREACHING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REACHING definition: 1. present participle of reach 2. to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a…. Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREACHED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REACHED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of reach 2. to arrive at a place, especially after spending a…. Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREACHED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to get to a particular level, especially a high one: The temperature is expected to reach 30°C today. He's just reached the grand old age of 95. I've reached the point where I'm not going to put up with her criticisms of me any more. Synonyms.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREACH A DECISION, AGREEMENT, CONCLUSION, ETC. - Cambridge...

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   to make a decision, agreement, etc. about something: She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do. We'll inform you when a decision has been reached. The jury took four days to reach a verdict. Unfortunately, the parties were unable to reach an agreement.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREACHES | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    He grew up in the northern reaches of North Dakota. They'd been taking their kayak around the outer reaches of the Arctic at the time. the highest or lowest levels of an organization: upper reaches of The news has shocked the upper reaches of the government.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREACHING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    REACHING meaning: 1. present participle of reach 2. to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a…. Learn more.