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reach
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- pronunciation:
- rich
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
reaches, reaching, reached |
| definition 1: |
to touch or take hold of something by stretching out part of the body toward it.
Can you reach the glass on the top shelf?- synonyms:
- touch
- similar words:
- grasp, seize
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| definition 2: |
to get in touch with.
They can reach us by phone.- synonyms:
- communicate with, contact
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| definition 3: |
to arrive at.
We reached the lake after a three-hour drive.Has he reached a decision?- synonyms:
- arrive at
- similar words:
- accomplish, achieve, hit, make, strike
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| related words: |
approach, get |
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| derivations: |
reachable (adj.), reacher (n.) |
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