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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
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ignorance impotence inability incapacity incompetence weakness
WEAK
limitation
VERB
arrive at
Synonyms
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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
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abandon deny depart fail go leave lose refuse stop veto
WEAK
miss
VERB
stretch to; touch
Synonyms
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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
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deny fail fall behind leave lose miss refuse stop surrender veto
STRONG
compress concentrate let go release
WEAK
depart
VERB
attain; rise
Synonyms
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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
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depart discourage dissuade leave
WEAK
fail go lose miss

Example Sentences

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"Her work proves that when women stay the course and remain committed to their craft, they not only reach the finish line - they redefine it for others."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The U.S. and Iran reach a last-minute cease-fire agreement, leading to a two-week truce despite unresolved issues.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“At any point in time, fans who experience technical difficulty can reach us on any of our support channels to help facilitate a smooth experience.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The 19-foot-long beast of a sedan could reach 131 miles an hour, an engineering feat in the late 1940s, Lieberman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He had to reach the overhang, or he wouldn’t stand a chance.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver