reach for

verb

reached for; reaching for; reaches for

1

: to move one's hand in order to get or touch (someone or something)

She reached for the salt and pepper.

He reached into his pocket for a dime.

2

: to try hard to achieve or succeed at (something)

Success won't come to you, you have to reach for it.

Examples of reach for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For pairings, reach for moisturizing and anti-inflammatory ingredients, since dryness and irritation are common with chemical exfoliants. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

SpaceX is reaching for the stars with the next flight of its Starship rocket – literally. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

The suit did not list an attorney for Jones, and he could not be reached for comment. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

He could not be reached for additional details about the purchasers or their plans for the property. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for reach for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore