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Synonyms & Antonyms of reach
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
- would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
to transmit information or requests to
- you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days
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3
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
- the movie adaptation just didn't reach me the way the novel did
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nounSynonyms of reach (Entry 2 of 2)
1
a wide space or area
- a wide reach of woods
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2
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
- she's got a good memory, but critical thinking seems to be beyond her reach
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3
usually reaches plural
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
- there are still only a few women in the upper reaches of the profession
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“Reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reach. Accessed 24 Sep. 2022.
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