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   reach

   /rēCH/

   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
   • ▪ make a movement with one's hand or arm in an attempt to touch or grasp (something): "Carl reached for the phone"
   • ▪ 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
   • ▪ 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 intergovernmental conference reached agreement on the draft treaty" Similar achieveattaingainaccomplishwork outdraw upput togetherstrikenegotiatethrash outhammer out
   • ▪ succeed in influencing or having an effect on: "their fresh sound and message reach people who may never set foot in a church" Similar influenceswaycarry weight withget through toget tomake an impression onhave an effect onhave an impact onregister with
   • ▪ make contact or communicate 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, or from slightly behind 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 can stretch out their hand (used especially of a boxer): "a giant, over six feet seven with a reach of over 81 inches" Similar grasprange
   • 2. the extent or range of application, effect, or influence: "the diameter and the reach of the spark plug varies from engine to engine" Similar capabilitiescapacityjurisdictionauthorityswaycontrolcommandinfluencescoperangecompassambitorbitlatitudesphereareafieldterritory
   • 3. a continuous extent of land or 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 › 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.

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

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    phrase [ plural ] Add to word list. a part of a river or part of an area of land: upper reaches of The expedition set out for the upper reaches of the Amazon. lower reaches of There was little snow on the lower reaches of the ski run.