Reach
verb
To get to a particular place or point.
They reached their destination after many days of travel.
Often appears as...
- reach the destination
- reach the top
verb
To extend a hand or arm to hold or touch something.
He reached for the book on the top shelf.
Often appears as...
- reach for a book
- reach into pocket
verb
To achieve a goal or a level.
She finally reached her goal of becoming a doctor.
Often appears as...
- reach a goal
- reach a level
noun
The geographical area that someone can cover.
The city was within reach of their artillery.
Often appears as...
- within reach
- out of reach
verb
To contact someone, especially by a phone call.
You can reach me on my cell phone.
Often appears as...
- reach someone by phone
- reach someone on mobile
verb
To get to a particular place or point.
They reached their destination after many days of travel.
Often appears as...
- reach the destination
- reach the top
verb
To extend a hand or arm to hold or touch something.
He reached for the book on the top shelf.
Often appears as...
- reach for a book
- reach into pocket
verb
To achieve a goal or a level.
She finally reached her goal of becoming a doctor.
Often appears as...
- reach a goal
- reach a level
noun
The geographical area that someone can cover.
The city was within reach of their artillery.
Often appears as...
- within reach
- out of reach
verb
To contact someone, especially by a phone call.
You can reach me on my cell phone.
Often appears as...
- reach someone by phone
- reach someone on mobile
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Journey's End
Use 'reach' when expressing the completion of a journey or arrival at a destination.
After a long flight, we reached Paris.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Applied figuratively to imply achieving non-physical destinations, like stages in life or careers.
He reached a new level of understanding.
Pro Tip 1/2Journey's End
Use 'reach' when expressing the completion of a journey or arrival at a destination.
After a long flight, we reached Paris.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Applied figuratively to imply achieving non-physical destinations, like stages in life or careers.
He reached a new level of understanding.
Pro Tip 1/2Journey's End
Use 'reach' when expressing the completion of a journey or arrival at a destination.
After a long flight, we reached Paris.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Applied figuratively to imply achieving non-physical destinations, like stages in life or careers.
He reached a new level of understanding.
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How to control someone...
just to become a neuroscientist to get access to these tools. And that's a shame because one out of five of us, that's 20 percent of the entire world, will have a neurological disorder. And there are zero cures for these diseases. And so it seems that what we should be doing is reaching back earlier in the eduction process
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The five major world...
At the Passover meal, every item on the menu symbolizes an aspect of the escape from slavery. The importance of growing up is emphasized when young people reach the age of bar and bat mitzvah, ceremonies during which they assume responsibility for their actions and celebrate the weaving of their own lives
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The myth behind the...
but on the way to the river, he met the horse, the tiger, and the ox. Because the rat was small and couldn't swim very well, he asked the bigger animals for help. While the tiger and horse refused, the kind-hearted ox agreed to carry the rat across. Yet, just as they were about to reach the other side,
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The psychology of...
or cultural leaders. Of course, not everyone who pursues these positions of power is narcissistic. Many do it for very positive reasons, like reaching their full potential, or helping make people's lives better. But narcissistic individuals seek power for the status and attention that goes with it.
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How math saved my life PIPE...
analogy I saw a shape that was forever getting smoother and smoother and smoother as you sliced it into smaller slices and it would forever approach a circle but never reach it or when he would talk about square roots or exponents for instance eight to the third power he could be talking about
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Why do cats act so...
so one explanation for Grizmo's propensity to reach into containers and openings is that she is compelled by the same curiosity that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense.
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
just charge it. And I just looked at her, and she looked at me, and we kind of just both held it and just moved it through the wave. And that for me was really powerful, because sometimes you're not aware of when you need help. Sometimes you're not aware of when to reach out.
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Questions No One Knows...
The vast majority of the galaxies are separating from us so fast that light from them may never reach us. Still, our physical reality here on Earth is intimately connected to those distant, invisible galaxies. We can think of them as part of our universe.
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Antlion Cone Death Trap...
cleaning out the nest. The sand can reach a scorching 70 centigrade. The ants' long legs raise their bodies above the surface,
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Baby Penguin Must Find...
already the blizzard has reached the colony the chick's only protection is his
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How to control someone...
just to become a neuroscientist to get access to these tools. And that's a shame because one out of five of us, that's 20 percent of the entire world, will have a neurological disorder. And there are zero cures for these diseases. And so it seems that what we should be doing is reaching back earlier in the eduction process
Video examples
The five major world...
At the Passover meal, every item on the menu symbolizes an aspect of the escape from slavery. The importance of growing up is emphasized when young people reach the age of bar and bat mitzvah, ceremonies during which they assume responsibility for their actions and celebrate the weaving of their own lives
Video examples
The myth behind the...
but on the way to the river, he met the horse, the tiger, and the ox. Because the rat was small and couldn't swim very well, he asked the bigger animals for help. While the tiger and horse refused, the kind-hearted ox agreed to carry the rat across. Yet, just as they were about to reach the other side,
Video examples
The psychology of...
or cultural leaders. Of course, not everyone who pursues these positions of power is narcissistic. Many do it for very positive reasons, like reaching their full potential, or helping make people's lives better. But narcissistic individuals seek power for the status and attention that goes with it.
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
analogy I saw a shape that was forever getting smoother and smoother and smoother as you sliced it into smaller slices and it would forever approach a circle but never reach it or when he would talk about square roots or exponents for instance eight to the third power he could be talking about
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
so one explanation for Grizmo's propensity to reach into containers and openings is that she is compelled by the same curiosity that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
just charge it. And I just looked at her, and she looked at me, and we kind of just both held it and just moved it through the wave. And that for me was really powerful, because sometimes you're not aware of when you need help. Sometimes you're not aware of when to reach out.
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
The vast majority of the galaxies are separating from us so fast that light from them may never reach us. Still, our physical reality here on Earth is intimately connected to those distant, invisible galaxies. We can think of them as part of our universe.
Video examples
Antlion Cone Death Trap...
cleaning out the nest. The sand can reach a scorching 70 centigrade. The ants' long legs raise their bodies above the surface,
Video examples
Baby Penguin Must Find...
already the blizzard has reached the colony the chick's only protection is his
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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
You're always learning. The problem is, sometimes you stop and think you understand the world. This is not correct. The world is always moving. You never reach the point you can stop making an effort.
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Golda Meir
Israeli Leader
Men who have reached and passed forty-five, have a look as if waiting for the secret of the other world, and as if they were perfectly sure of having found out the secret of this.
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Marsha P. Johnson
American Celebrity
I'll always be known reaching out to young people who have no one to help them out, so I help them out with a place to stay or some food to eat or some change for their pocket.
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Anne Frank
German Writer
I've reached the point where I hardly care whether I live or die. The world will keep on turning without me, and I can't do anything to change events anyway.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
The P.C. police are out in force at all times... We've reached a point where people are actually afraid to talk about what they want to say.
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Alicia Keys
American Musician
It's when we become afraid of everything and worried about everything that you are never going to reach your highest potential.
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Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding you're exactly the same.
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Richard Hatch
American Actor
I love inspiring people and helping them to reach their potential.
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Hafthor Bjornsson
Icelander Athlete
Health is very important to be able to reach your goals.
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Karen Carney
English Athlete
It's OK when you are struggling to reach out for help.
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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
You're always learning. The problem is, sometimes you stop and think you understand the world. This is not correct. The world is always moving. You never reach the point you can stop making an effort.
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Golda Meir
Israeli Leader
Men who have reached and passed forty-five, have a look as if waiting for the secret of the other world, and as if they were perfectly sure of having found out the secret of this.
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Marsha P. Johnson
American Celebrity
I'll always be known reaching out to young people who have no one to help them out, so I help them out with a place to stay or some food to eat or some change for their pocket.
Quote examples
Anne Frank
German Writer
I've reached the point where I hardly care whether I live or die. The world will keep on turning without me, and I can't do anything to change events anyway.
Quote examples
Ben Carson
American Scientist
The P.C. police are out in force at all times... We've reached a point where people are actually afraid to talk about what they want to say.
Quote examples
Alicia Keys
American Musician
It's when we become afraid of everything and worried about everything that you are never going to reach your highest potential.
Quote examples
Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding you're exactly the same.
Quote examples
Richard Hatch
American Actor
I love inspiring people and helping them to reach their potential.
Quote examples
Hafthor Bjornsson
Icelander Athlete
Health is very important to be able to reach your goals.
Quote examples
Karen Carney
English Athlete
It's OK when you are struggling to reach out for help.
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