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reaches

/ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪz/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To overtake or surpass a certain point or level.

    - "He reaches the top of the mountain."
    - "She finally reaches her goal after years of hard work."
  • Verb

    To extend or stretch out a part of the body to grab or touch something.

    - "He reaches out to take the ball."
    - "She couldn't reach the high shelf."

Synonyms

contact , get hold of , get in touch
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reaches
reaches , teaches , leaches , preaches
Variants
List of all variants of reaches that leads to same result
reach , reachable , reached , reacher , reachers , reaches , reaching , reach for , reached for , reaches for , reaching for , reach out , reached out , reaches out , reaching out
Forms
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reached, reaching, reaches, reachable


Etymology
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Old English reccan, meaning 'to touch, seize, take'. Related to reocan 'to catch, seize'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'reach' is also used in geology to describe the depth to which groundwater is available.

  2. In astronomy, a 'reach' is a term used to describe the distance between two celestial bodies.


Related Concepts
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  1. Goal: A desired outcome or achievement.

  2. Milestone: A significant achievement or event marking progress.


Culture
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In literature, 'reaches' is often used metaphorically to describe achieving a goal or milestone. In art, it can be depicted as a hand or arm extending to grasp something.

How to Memorize "reaches"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself reaching out and touching an object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reaches' with the idea of progress or achievement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'reaches' and a memorable phrase, such as 'Reach for the stars'.


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