Meaning of 'reach'

noun

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

Synonyms: reaching

noun

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: 'the range of a supersonic jet'

Synonyms: compass scope range orbit ambit

noun

the limit of capability

Synonyms: grasp compass range

noun

the limits within which something can be effective

Synonyms: range

verb

be in or establish communication with

Example: "Our advertisements reach millions"

Synonyms: contact

verb

to exert much effort or energy

Synonyms: strain strive

verb

move forward or upward in order to touch

Synonyms: reach out

verb

reach a point in time, or a certain state or level

Synonyms: attain hit

verb

reach a destination, either real or abstract

Synonyms: hit

verb

reach a goal, e.g., 'make the first team'

Synonyms: make

verb

place into the hands or custody of

Synonyms: pass

verb

to gain with effort

Synonyms: accomplish attain achieve

verb

to extend as far as

Example: "The sunlight reached the wall"

Synonyms: touch