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reach up

VERB

rise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climb grow lift move up push up rocket soar surge

STRONG

arise arouse aspire awake levitate mount rouse scale sprout surface surmount tower up

WEAK

be erect be located be situated blast off bob up come up get out of bed get steeper get to one's feet go uphill have foundation pile out rise and shine rise up roll out sit up slope upwards stand up straighten up sweep upward turn out upspring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

descend

STRONG

calm drop fall lull sleep

WEAK

comply cooperate decline decrease give in go along lessen lower recede regress slump

Example Sentences

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It’s a good stretch to reach up for a cup of coffee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s easy to get distracted by hantavirus’s mortality rate, which can reach up to 50%.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Heavy rain hammered the region Saturday, and wind gusts were expected to reach up to 28 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Forecasters have warned that winds may reach up to 80 mph on Saturday evening.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Emma turned around, but only to reach up and feel around on the other side of the wall.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix