Synonyms for

Reach

Verb / ri:tʃ / Another word for reach — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to stretch out or extend one's hand, arm, or body in order to touch or grasp something; to arrive at a destination

Synonyms & similar words

achieve stretch hit reaching getholdof pass attain extendto strive give gain scope make compass arriveat turnover getto range contact orbit touch passon getthrough hand grasp stretch extend grab touch arrive attain gain hit make achieve succeed accomplish get acquire score win attain

Synonyms by register

Formal

attain achieve accomplish obtain

Informal

get nab score grab

Literary

grasp gain procure

Antonyms

fail miss lose relinquish cede forgo

Common collocations

  • reach the goal
  • reach an agreement
  • reach the summit
  • reach out to
  • reach a conclusion
  • reach the age
  • reach the end

Word family

noun reach
verb reach
adjective reachable

Usage note

The verb 'reach' can be transitive (reach the destination) or intransitive (reach for the stars). When used intransitively with a preposition, it often implies extending or striving, as in 'reach out to someone'.

Example sentences

  1. I had to reach up to grab the cookie jar.
  2. I can't quite reach the top shelf.
  3. We will reach the park in about ten minutes.
  4. I hope to reach my goals one day.
  5. The basketball player can reach the rim with ease.

Quotes

  • Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got this.
  • You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.
  • Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

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