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

The white chocolate drizzle on top is the finishing touch that’s convinced most Costco shoppers to reach for an extra pack of the Blondie Bars. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Representatives of NorthPoint couldn’t be reached for further comment about residents’ concerns and possible legislation. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

When reached for comment about the Vances’ plans for parental leave, the VP’s office referred PEOPLE to JD’s past comments to NBC. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

If pesticides are needed, choose safer options like bait stations in areas out of reach for children. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

Rhymes for reach for

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