All Definitions for Reach
Below are all the dictionary definitions of reach:
1To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
2To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand
3To give with the hand
4To pass to another person
5To hand over.
6To attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand
7To extend some part of the body, or something held, so as to touch, strike, grasp, etc.
8To extend to
9To stretch out as far as
10To touch by virtue of extent.
11To arrive at (a place) by effort of any kind.
12To connect with (someone) on an emotional level, making them receptive of (one)
13To get through to (someone).
14To make contact with.
15To stretch out the hand.
16To extend an action, effort, or influence to
17To penetrate to
18To pierce, or cut.
19To strain after something
20To make (sometimes futile or pretentious) efforts.
21To continue living until or up to (a certain age).
22To strike or touch.
23To arrive at a particular destination.
24To arrive at a particular destination, especially to join someone
25To meet up.
26To extend in dimension, time etc.
27To stretch out continuously (past, beyond, above, from etc. something).
28The act of stretching or extending
29Extension.
30The power of stretching out or extending action, influence, or the like
31Power of attainment or management
32Extent of force or capacity.
33Extent
34Stretch
35Expanse
36Hence, application
37Influence
38Result
39Scope.
40An exaggeration
41An extension beyond evidence or normal
42A stretch.
43The distance a boxer's arm can extend to land a blow.
44Any point of sail in which the wind comes from the side of a vessel, excluding close-hauled.
45The distance traversed between tacks.
46A stretch of a watercourse which can be sailed in one reach (in the previous sense). An extended portion of water
47A stretch
48A straightish portion of a stream, river, or arm of the sea extending up into the land, as from one turn to another. By extension, the adjacent land.
49A level stretch of a watercourse, as between rapids in a river or locks in a canal. (examples?)
50An extended portion or area of land or water.
51The pole or rod connecting the rear axle with the forward bolster of a wagon.
52To understand
53To comprehend.
54An article to obtain an advantage.
55To sail on the wind, as from one point of tacking to another, or with the wind nearly abeam.
56The ability to reach or touch with the person, a limb, or something held or thrown.
57A village and civil parish in East Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire, England (OS grid ref TL5666).
58A former township in the Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario, Canada, now part of the township of Scugog.
59Alternative form of riichi. [(Japanese mahjong) A yaku (scoring condition) and 1000-point bet made by declaring the hand to be ready, waiting for one more tile to win.]
60Alternative form of retch. [(transitive, intransitive) To make or experience an unsuccessful effort to vomit
61To strain or spasm, as if to vomit
62To gag or nearly vomit.]
63Alternative form of retch. [An unsuccessful effort to vomit.]
64Acronym of Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals.
About synonyms for reach
Finding the right synonym for reach helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).", reach has 8 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Reaching is the most direct replacement in most situations. Stretch works well in formal or professional contexts. Contact is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for reach, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.