reach
/riːtʃ/reach
VERBDefinition of reach
If you reach a level, you get to that level.
Example: Seven mice were born, six living long enough to reach adulthood.
If you reach a conclusion, agreement, etc. you keep working, talking, thinking, etc. until the ideas come together.
Example: They came to the same conclusion I had reached: it wasn't working.
If you reach for something, you put your hand out to touch it.
uzatmakExample: He reached in his pocket and he came out with an envelope.
If you reach a place, you get there.
Example: By the time we had reached our destination, it was already past midnight.
If something reaches a place, it is long enough or tall enough to touch that place.
Example: My hair is long enough to reach my waist.
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EXAMPLESExamples of reach
Seven mice were born, six living long enough to reach adulthood.
Example sentenceThe car can reach its peak speed in under 10 seconds.
Example sentenceThey came to the same conclusion I had reached: it wasn't working.
Example sentenceIt appears unlikely that an agreement will be reached until the leadership changes.
Example sentenceHe reached in his pocket and he came out with an envelope.
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