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

San Juan High School administrators could not be reached for comment Monday. — Reeti Malhotra july 6, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Avoid potentially irritating actives Immediately after shaving is not the time to reach for your strongest skin-care products. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026

If installing a new HVAC system or attic insulation is out of reach for the moment, there's another long-term solution. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

My hand was constantly spasming on the R 1300 R, vainly reaching for a lever that was not there. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Rhymes for reach for

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