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Synonyms
reach

verb

  1. reach a destination, either real or abstract: "We hit Detroit by noon"
  2. reach a point in time, or a certain state or level: "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"
  3. move forward or upward in order to touch: also in a metaphorical sense
  4. be in or establish communication with: "Our advertisements reach millions"
  5. to gain with effort: "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
  6. to extend as far as: "The sunlight reached the wall"
  7. reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team": "We made it!"
  8. place into the hands or custody of: "hand me the spoon, please"
  9. to exert much effort or energy: "straining our ears to hear"

noun

  1. the limits within which something can be effective: "range of motion"
  2. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet": "the ambit of municipal legislation"
  3. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
  4. the limit of capability: "within the compass of education"