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 burrata with heirloom tomatoes and herb oil keeps things softer and familiar, while the mushroom flatbread finished with forest mushrooms and truffle is the kind of easy order everyone at the table keeps reaching for. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Representatives of Drake Development couldn’t be reached for comment before publication to speak about the site’s progress and remaining tasks left to get the building operational. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Boyer could not immediately be reached for comment, and the monitor’s office has not yet issued a statement. — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 12 July 2026

Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment Friday. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Rhymes for reach for

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