REACH Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words

reach 1 of 2

verb

ˈrēch

Definition of reach

as in to hand

to shift possession of (something) from one person to another would you reach me the potatoes, please?

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Relevance

as in to contact

to transmit information or requests to you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days

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as in to affect

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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reach

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noun

as in scope

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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as in rank

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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as in expansion

a wide space or area a wide reach of woods

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reach

Verb

The latest escalation follows the breakdown of an interim ceasefire agreement reached about a month ago, as tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz continue to intensify. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 20 July 2026 After those three games, the squads—and any fans chasing the full schedule—will face traveling some 6,000 miles to reach the group stage games in Europe and North Africa. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026

Noun

Choose a location that’s safely out of reach, such as a hanging planter or a high shelf, and ensure the species is completely safe for your household. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 While artists are focusing on sharpening their skills and expanding their reach, their releases are being used to train models that replicate the output of real musicians quicker than performers can safeguard their intellectual property. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reach

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach

Verb

In that case, Canada lost six points, while their coach, Bev Priestman, along with analyst Joseph Lombardi and assistant coach Jasmine Mander, were handed a one-year ban from football by FIFA.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Gacic handed the officer a plastic bag containing a schoolmaster snapper and two lobster, according to the report.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of hand

Verb

The war has also affected fertilizer supplies and prices, threatening the planting season and worsening the fate of mostly farming communities in northern Nigeria who have struggled to access their farmlands amid a deadly conflict with armed groups.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
The smoke has spread hundreds of miles beyond northwestern Ontario, affecting people far from the fire line.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of affect

Noun

The shift to a squad-cost rule tethered more tightly to revenues has made competing with the richest even harder, and averaging player profits over three years under SCR has narrowed the scope for quick sales to bail clubs out.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Paavola couldn’t fully grasp the scope of the danger until her boat pulled away.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of scope

Noun

Feehan, a first lieutenant who was killed Saturday, will be posthumously promoted to the rank of captain and awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
After spells at Le Havre, ASPTT Marseille and Nationals of Cavigal, RB Leipzig pounced last summer to sign him from the amateur ranks of French football.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of rank

Noun

Seven & i has been accelerating its global expansion with an eye toward increasing its worldwide store count, including Japan, from 87,000 to 100,000 by 2030.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026
This strategic move signals Janie and Jack's broader expansion into authentic lifestyle partnerships, emphasizing experiences over products.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of expansion

Verb

When Marshall showed up, Reyes and Chamberlain both fired guns at Marshall as Marshall tried to get away, according to the affidavit.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
The idea is that the more of the filter feeders cling to the seawall, the cleaner the canal gets.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026