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reach

/ɹiːt͡ʃ/
Meanings
  • verb

    The ability to contact or influence something or someone, especially when physical proximity is not possible.

    - "Despite the long distance, her voice reached him over the phone."
    - "The ball player's long reach enabled him to catch the high fly ball."
    - "His words reached the hearts of the audience."
    - "The company's marketing campaign reached a wide audience."
  • noun

    The distance or range that something can be made to reach.

    - "The plane had a long reach, enabling it to cover vast distances."
    - "The telescope had a remarkable reach, allowing scientists to observe distant galaxies."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹiːt͡ʃ/



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Synonyms

contact , get hold of , get in touch
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reach
reach , teach , breach , preach , leach
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. reach (Scottish Gaelic) : a point, place, or limit

  2. reach (Irish) : a ridge, bank, or mound

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. reach (Scottish Gaelic) : a point, place, or limit

  2. reach (Irish) : a ridge, bank, or mound

Variants
List of all variants of reach that leads to same result
reach , reachable , reached , reacher , reachers , reaches , reaching , reach-me-down , reach-me-downs , reach a compromise , reach a conclusion , reach a consensus , reach for , reached for , reaches for , reaching for , reach for the stars , reach its conclusion , reach new depths
Forms
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reach out, reached, reaching, reaches

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'reccan' meaning 'to grasp, seize, take'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest reach in the animal kingdom belongs to the giraffe, which can reach heights of up to 18 feet with its neck.

  2. The term 'reach out' is often used figuratively to describe making an effort to connect with someone or something.

  3. The word 'reach' appears in the titles of several books, including 'Reach for the Moon' by Charlotte Silver and 'Reach for the Sky' by Eric Liddell.

Related Concepts
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  1. influence: The power to have an effect on the actions, behavior, or decisions of someone or something.

  2. range: The extent or span of something, especially the total distance that something can cover or be made to cover.

Culture
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In literature, 'reach' has been used to describe the ability of a character to influence or impact others, even from a distance. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo's love for Juliet transcends physical boundaries, and his words reach her heart, leading to their eventual union.

How to Memorize "reach"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a hand reaching out to touch something or someone.
    - Visualize a wave reaching the shore.
    - Think of a long arm extending to grab an object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reach' with the idea of 'influence' or 'impact'.
    - Link it to the concept of 'distance' or 'range'.
    - Connect it to the idea of 'grasping' or 'seizing'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a memorable phrase like 'Reach Out and Touch' to help remember the definition.
    - Use an acronym such as 'Ranges Influence and Affects Touch'.

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