reached (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /riːtʃt/

Definition

To extend an arm or a hand in a particular direction, especially to touch or grasp something.

Examples

• She reached for the cookie jar on the top shelf.

• He reached out to comfort the crying child.

• The cat reached a paw under the door to bat at the toy.

How to Use reached

reach for (prepositional phrase)

To extend your hand or arm toward something in order to touch or take it. — "He reached for the remote control on the coffee table."

reach out to (prepositional phrase)

To try to communicate with someone or offer help. — "The charity organization reached out to the community to offer assistance."

reach a decision (collocation)

To finally decide on something after discussion or consideration. — "After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a decision."

reach an agreement (collocation)

To come to a mutual understanding or settlement. — "The two companies reached an agreement on the merger terms."

reach the age of (collocation)

To become a particular age. — "Children can usually start school when they reach the age of five."

Synonyms of reached

Words with a similar meaning to reached:

• got to
• attained
• achieved
• arrived at

Antonyms of reached

Words with the opposite meaning to reached:

• missed
• avoided

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