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

Even though negotiations are already underway, a resolution is not expected to be reached for quite some time. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026

In recent months, a double-whammy of elevated prices and high mortgage rates has put homes out of reach for many buyers, some analysts previously told ABC News. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

These could conspire to keep these bidirectional charging features out of reach for some customers. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026

Why more families are reaching for store brands Store brands used to feel like the backup plan. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for reach for

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