verbπShareTo extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand)."He reached for a weapon that was on the table."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over."to reach one a book"actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stretch out the hand."The little boy reached for his mother's hand. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand; to extend some part of the body, or something held, so as to touch, strike, grasp, etc."The gun was stored in a small box on a high closet shelf, but the boy managed to reach it by climbing on other boxes."bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike or touch with a missile."His bullet reached its intended target."actionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareHence, to extend an action, effort, or influence to; to penetrate to; to pierce, or cut."The aroma of freshly baked bread reached my neighbor's house. "actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo extend to; to stretch out as far as; to touch by virtue of extent."When the forest reaches the river, you will be able to rest."actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrive at (a place) by effort of any kind."After three years, he reached the position of manager."placeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make contact with."I tried to reach you all day."communicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo connect with (someone) on an emotional level, making them receptive of (one); to get through to (someone)."What will it take for me to reach him?"communicationmindpersonemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrive at a particular destination."We finally reached the beach after a long drive. "placedirectionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continue living until, or up to, a certain age."You can only access the inheritance money when you reach the age of 25."agetimehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo understand; to comprehend."After the teacher explained the math problem again, Maria finally reached an understanding and could solve it herself. "mindlanguagecommunicationabilityachievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overreach; to deceive."The dishonest salesman reached Mrs. Peterson by promising her a free car in exchange for a small, upfront "processing fee." "actioncharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strain after something; to make (sometimes futile or pretentious) efforts."Reach for the stars!"actionattitudeachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo extend in dimension, time etc.; to stretch out continuously (past, beyond, above, from etc. something)."The toddler reached for the toy on the top shelf. "timeactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sail on the wind, as from one point of tacking to another, or with the wind nearly abeam."The sailboat reached across the lake, its sails full of wind, heading towards the opposite shore. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo experience a vomiting reflex; to gag; to retch."The smell of rotten eggs was so strong that I reached but didn't actually throw up. "bodymedicinephysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
