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

Surveillance footage released by police showed Andreatta reaching for Pagano’s wrist, arm and shoulder before the two shook hands. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

González, 56, could not immediately be reached for comment Tuesday night. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

There are even conveyor belts to ferry folks up steep inclines – which also makes some of China's most beautiful views easier to reach for those less physically able. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

On the title track Chen reaches for the psaltery (a kind of zither without frets), creating a meandering, medieval atmosphere whose ubiquitous electronic background buzz foreshadows the biting screams and blistering bass to come. — James Gui, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for reach for

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