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Definitions

reach

[reech] / ritʃ /
NOUN
extent, range; stretch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ability capacity distance grasp horizon influence power scope
STRONG
ambit command compass extension gamut jurisdiction ken latitude magnitude mastery orbit play purview radius spread sweep swing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance impotence inability incapacity incompetence weakness
WEAK
limitation
VERB
arrive at
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrive attain come come to enter hit make show sign in
STRONG
land overtake
WEAK
catch up to check in clock in gain on get as far as get in get to hit town make it make the scene ring in roll in show up turn up wind up at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon deny depart fail go leave lose refuse stop veto
WEAK
miss
VERB
stretch to; touch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approach attain contact end go join lead make pass stand strike
STRONG
buck encompass equal grasp hand lunge overtake seize shoot span spread strain
WEAK
carry to come at come up to continue to extend to feel for get a hold of get hold of get to go as far as go on go to hold out make contact with pass along put out roll on shake hands
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny fail fall behind leave lose miss refuse stop surrender veto
STRONG
compress concentrate let go release
WEAK
depart
VERB
attain; rise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achieve amount to arrive at come to drop fall gain move realize score win
STRONG
accomplish sink
WEAK
climb to rack up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ascend fail forfeit lose miss rise
WEAK
depart go leave
VERB
communicate with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect approach contact get maintain move
STRONG
influence sway touch
WEAK
get in touch get through get to keep in contact keep in touch
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depart discourage dissuade leave
WEAK
fail go lose miss

Example Sentences

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Eventually, they reach the bottom electrode, creating a permanent connection that short-circuits the device and leaves it stuck in the on state.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Another is that waves of airstrikes took out numerous senior Iranian officials and government-communication infrastructure, making it difficult for the U.S. to determine which Iranians to negotiate with and how to reach them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He covered an FA Cup run where the Imps set a new record, the first non-league club to reach the quarter-finals, promotion back to the Football League, promotion to League One, a Wembley final victory.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

If the stock gains strength, it could reach $175 by year end, representing a 29% gain from current prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The optician next door to us, a silent, withdrawn individual, came over and taped the top of our display window where Betsie and I could not reach.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.