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."
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