Synonyms for

Reaches

Verb / ˈri:tʃʌz / / ˈri:tʃɪz / Another word for reaches — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to stretch out or extend something to touch or grab something

Synonyms & similar words

hit stretch give arriveat gain reachout getthrough progressto accomplish turnover strain touch strive ambit getholdof passon hand pass reach achieve range compass reaching scope extendto extend grab touch attain hit make stretch achieve gain access enter get thrust

Synonyms by register

Formal

attains achieves accomplishes secures

Informal

gets to makes it to arrives at

Literary

gains accrues derives

Antonyms

fails misses loses falls short falls behind

Common collocations

  • reaches out
  • reaches the goal
  • reaches an agreement
  • reaches a conclusion
  • reaches maturity
  • reaches a decision
  • reaches the summit

Word family

noun reach
verb reach
adjective reachable
adverb reachably

Usage note

As a verb, 'reaches' often implies effort or a process to attain something. It can also refer to the act of extending an arm or hand.

Example sentences

  1. He reaches for his water bottle after a long run.
  2. She reaches for her phone to call her friend.
  3. The tree branch reaches towards the sky.
  4. The cat reaches out its paw to catch the toy.
  5. I can't quite reach the top shelf.

Quotes

  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams and the power of their reaches. -Eleanor Roosevelt
  • The man who has no imagination has no wings. -Muhammad Ali
  • It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. -Albert Einstein

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