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Synonyms
make
attain
hit
arrive at
gain
get through
get hold of
contact
achieve
accomplish
extend to
touch
get to
progress to
range
scope
orbit
compass
ambit
stretch
reach
verb
reach a destination, either real or abstract:
"We hit Detroit by noon"
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level:
"The thermometer hit 100 degrees"
move forward or upward in order to touch:
also in a metaphorical sense
be in or establish communication with:
"Our advertisements reach millions"
to gain with effort:
"she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
to extend as far as:
"The sunlight reached the wall"
reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team":
"We made it!"
place into the hands or custody of:
"hand me the spoon, please"
to exert much effort or energy:
"straining our ears to hear"
noun
the limits within which something can be effective:
"range of motion"
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet":
"the ambit of municipal legislation"
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
the limit of capability:
"within the compass of education"
WordNet 2.1 Copyright 2005 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.