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reaches
verb(reach)
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
Synonyms: reach out,
Examples:
Government reaches out to the people.
reaches
noun(reach)
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
Synonyms: reaching, stretch,
reaches
verb(reach)
be in or establish communication with
Synonyms: contact, get hold of, get through,
Examples:
Our advertisements reach millions.
reaches
noun(reach)
the limit of capability
Synonyms: compass, grasp, range,
reaches
noun(reach)
the limits within which something can be effective
Synonyms: range,
Examples:
He was beyond the reach of their fire.
reaches
noun(reach)
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Synonyms: ambit, compass, orbit, range, scope,
Examples:
Outside the reach of the law.
reaches
verb(reach)
reach a goal
Synonyms: get to, make, progress to,
reaches
verb(reach)
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
Synonyms: attain, hit,
Examples:
This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour.
reaches
verb(reach)
place into the hands or custody of
Synonyms: give, hand, pass, pass on, turn over,
reaches
verb(reach)
to extend as far as
Synonyms: extend to, touch,
Examples:
The sunlight reached the wall.
Can he reach?.
reaches
verb(reach)
to exert much effort or energy
Synonyms: strain, strive,
reaches
verb(reach)
to gain with effort
Synonyms: accomplish, achieve, attain,
reaches
verb(reach)
reach a destination, either real or abstract
Synonyms: arrive at, attain, gain, hit, make,
Examples:
The water reached the doorstep.

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