reaches
|reach/es|
/ˈriːtʃɪz/
(reach)
extend to touch or arrive
Etymology
'reach' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ræcan' or 'rǣcan', meaning 'to reach, stretch out'.
'reach' changed from Old English 'rǣcan' to Middle English forms such as 'rechen' or 'rechen' and eventually became the modern English word 'reach'.
Initially, it meant 'to stretch out the hand' or 'to extend', and over time it broadened to include meanings like 'arrive at', 'attain', and 'have influence over'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'reach': the extent, range, or area over which something extends (e.g., the reaches of a river).
The upper reaches of the river are hard to navigate.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'reach': to stretch out (a hand or arm) in order to touch or take something.
She reaches for the book on the top shelf.
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Verb 2
third-person singular present of 'reach': to arrive at or get to a place, point, or condition.
The train reaches the station at 6:30.
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Verb 3
third-person singular present of 'reach': to achieve or attain a particular level, amount, or goal.
The company reaches its sales target this quarter.
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Verb 4
third-person singular present of 'reach': to make contact with someone (by phone, message, etc.).
He rarely reaches his parents during weekdays.
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Last updated: 2025/12/27 07:59