Meaning & Definition of word "Reach"

Reach

/riːtʃ/

1. the extent or range of something.
- Example: The reach of the new advertising campaign was impressive.
2. the act of stretching out or extending.
- Example: With a final reach, she caught the ball before it fell.

1. to stretch out or extend one's hand or arm toward something.
- Example: She had to reach for the top shelf to grab the book.
2. to arrive at a destination.
- Example: We will reach the mountain summit by noon.
3. to make contact with someone, especially regarding a communication.
- Example: I tried to reach you several times yesterday.
4. to attain or achieve something.
- Example: He worked hard to reach his goals.

Middle English rechen, from Old English rǣcan; related to Dutch reiken and German richten.

reach out:

to contact someone

reach for the stars:

to aspire to high goals

beyond reach:

not attainable

reach a conclusion:

to come to an agreement or decision

hard to reach:

difficult to contact or communicate with

reachable:

able to be contacted or approached.

reacher:

a person who reaches.

overreach:

to reach too far, often resulting in failure.

Meaning: to stretch the truth

Example Sentence: He really reached when he claimed he could lift that weight.

Meaning: to make an effort to connect with someone

Example Sentence: I'm going to reach out to her and see if she wants to hang out.