Synonyms for
Reaching
Definition
the act of stretching out an arm or hand in order to touch or grasp something
Synonyms & similar words
arriveat
give
make
turnover
arrival
pass
reach
contact
achieve
reachout
passon
getholdof
strive
accomplish
extendto
progressto
getthrough
strain
hit
getto
attain
touch
hand
gain
stretch
extending
stretching
touching
grasping
getting
arriving
attaining
achieving
accomplishing
succeeding
contacting
connecting
joining
linking
communicating
outstretching
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- reaching out
- reaching for
- reaching a conclusion
- reaching the end
- reaching agreement
- reaching adulthood
- reaching a decision
- reaching a peak
Word family
Usage note
As a present participle, 'reaching' often implies an ongoing action of extending or attempting to attain something. It can be used both literally (e.g., reaching for a book) and figuratively (e.g., reaching a compromise).
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Example sentences
- He was reaching for the stars.
- She reached out to help her friend.
- I am reaching for my goals.
- The cat was reaching for the toy mouse.
- He was reaching for his phone to call for help.
Quotes
Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. Keep reaching for the stars.
You cant reach for anything new if your hands are full of yesterdays junk.
Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.