Background for reached

reached

/ɹiːtʃt/

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To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

Examples :

"He reached for a weapon that was on the table."

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To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.

Examples :

"to reach one a book"

action communication

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To stretch out the hand.

Examples :

"The little boy reached for his mother's hand. "

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To 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.

Examples :

"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."

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To strike or touch with a missile.

Examples :

"His bullet reached its intended target."

action weapon military

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Hence, to extend an action, effort, or influence to; to penetrate to; to pierce, or cut.

Examples :

"The aroma of freshly baked bread reached my neighbor's house. "

action achievement

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To extend to; to stretch out as far as; to touch by virtue of extent.

Examples :

"When the forest reaches the river, you will be able to rest."

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To arrive at (a place) by effort of any kind.

Examples :

"After three years, he reached the position of manager."

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To make contact with.

Examples :

"I tried to reach you all day."

communication action

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To connect with (someone) on an emotional level, making them receptive of (one); to get through to (someone).

Examples :

"What will it take for me to reach him?"

communication mind person emotion

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To arrive at a particular destination.

Examples :

"We finally reached the beach after a long drive. "

place direction achievement

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To continue living until, or up to, a certain age.

Examples :

"You can only access the inheritance money when you reach the age of 25."

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To understand; to comprehend.

Examples :

"After the teacher explained the math problem again, Maria finally reached an understanding and could solve it herself. "

mind language communication ability achievement action

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To overreach; to deceive.

Examples :

"The dishonest salesman reached Mrs. Peterson by promising her a free car in exchange for a small, upfront "processing fee." "

action character moral

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To strain after something; to make (sometimes futile or pretentious) efforts.

Examples :

"Reach for the stars!"

action attitude achievement

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To extend in dimension, time etc.; to stretch out continuously (past, beyond, above, from etc. something).

Examples :

"The toddler reached for the toy on the top shelf. "

time action achievement

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To sail on the wind, as from one point of tacking to another, or with the wind nearly abeam.

Examples :

"The sailboat reached across the lake, its sails full of wind, heading towards the opposite shore. "

nautical sailing

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To experience a vomiting reflex; to gag; to retch.

Examples :

"The smell of rotten eggs was so strong that I reached but didn't actually throw up. "

body medicine physiology sensation