Reach ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Reach ( verb )

1. To extend one's hand, arm, or a tool or instrument, in order to touch, touch on, or grasp something.
2. To extend or stretch out an arm or a hand in order to touch, touch on, or grasp something.
3. To extend or stretch out to a particular point or in a particular direction.
4. To be able to touch, touch on, or grasp something with one's hand, arm, or a tool or instrument.
5. To arrive at a point, especially by traveling.

Origin:

From middle english rechien, from old english rǣcan ("to stretch out, extend, reach"), from proto-germanic *rakaną ("to stretch, extend"), from proto-indo-european *h₁reg- ("to move in a straight line").

Examples:

1. She reached for the pen on the table.
2. He reached out to touch her hand.
3. The bridge reaches across the river.
4. This book reaches the readers of all ages.
5. The train reached the station on time.

(As a noun)

Reach ( noun )

1. To extend one's hand, arm, or a tool or instrument, in order to touch, touch on, or grasp something.
2. To extend or stretch out an arm or a hand in order to touch, touch on, or grasp something.
3. To extend or stretch out to a particular point or in a particular direction.
4. To be able to touch, touch on, or grasp something with one's hand, arm, or a tool or instrument.
5. To arrive at a point, especially by traveling.

Origin:

From middle english rechien, from old english rǣcan ("to stretch out, extend, reach"), from proto-germanic *rakaną ("to stretch, extend"), from proto-indo-european *h₁reg- ("to move in a straight line").

Examples:

1. She reached for the pen on the table.
2. He reached out to touch her hand.
3. The bridge reaches across the river.
4. This book reaches the readers of all ages.
5. The train reached the station on time.