reach synonyms

reach

n.

compass, range, scope, grasp, ken, influence, extent, limit, stretch, extension, orbit, horizon, gamut; see also ability 1, expanse, extent. See syn. study at range.

reach

v.

  1. To extend to

    touch, span, encompass, pass along, continue to, get to, go to, roll on, go on, stretch, go as far as, attain, equal, approach, lead, stand, terminate, end, overtake, join, come up to, penetrate to, spread, sweep; see also spread 3.

  2. To extend a part of the body to

    stretch, lunge, strain, move, reach out, feel for, come at, make contact with, shake hands, throw out a limb, make for, put out, touch, strike, seize, grasp; see also stretch 1.

  3. To arrive

    get to, get as far as, come to, enter; see arrive 1.

  4. To give an object to another

    hand over, relinquish, give over, give away, carry to, turn over, transfer; see also give 1.

  5. To communicate with

    contact, get in touch with, get through to, make an impression on; see communicate 2, influence.

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