reach
/ritʃ/
verb
- To stretch out an arm or hand in order to touch or grab something.
- The baby reached for the colorful toy.
- He reached across the table to shake my hand.
- She had to reach high to get the book from the top shelf.
- To arrive at a place, destination, or point.
- The hikers finally reached the top of the mountain.
- We will reach the airport in about thirty minutes.
- Has the package reached its destination yet?
- To achieve or attain something, such as a goal, agreement, or level.
- After months of work, they reached a final agreement.
- She hopes to reach her sales target this quarter.
- The temperature is expected to reach 95 degrees today.
- To communicate with someone, especially by telephone or other means.
- The news reached millions of people through social media.
- I tried to reach him by email but got no reply.
- You can reach me at this number if you need help.
Antonyms
noun
- The distance that one can stretch an arm to touch something.
- The shelf was just within his reach.
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
- She put the cookies on a high counter, beyond my reach.
- The extent or range of influence, power, or ability.
- Some goals are beyond the reach of a single person.
- The company's global reach has expanded rapidly.
- The internet gives us access to information within easy reach.
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