Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: reach
IPA transcription: [ɹ'itʃ]
Pronunciations of reach
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: range, reach
    Meaning: the limits within which something can be effective; "range of motion"; "he was beyond the reach of their fire"
  • Synonyms: scope, range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit
    Meaning: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power"
  • Synonyms: reach, reaching, stretch
    Meaning: the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
  • Synonyms: compass, range, reach, grasp
    Meaning: the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: reach, make, attain, hit, arrive_at, gain
    Meaning: reach a destination, either real or abstract; "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line"; "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts"
  • Synonyms: reach, hit, attain
    Meaning: reach a point in time, or a certain state or level; "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"; "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour"
  • Synonyms: reach, reach_out
    Meaning: move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense; "Government reaches out to the people"
  • Synonyms: reach, get_through, get_hold_of, contact
    Meaning: be in or establish communication with; "Our advertisements reach millions"; "He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia"
  • Synonyms: achieve, accomplish, attain, reach
    Meaning: to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
  • Synonyms: reach, extend_to, touch
    Meaning: to extend as far as; "The sunlight reached the wall"; "Can he reach?" "The chair must not touch the wall"
  • Synonyms: reach, make, get_to, progress_to
    Meaning: reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team"; "We made it!"; "She may not make the grade"
  • Synonyms: pass, hand, reach, pass_on, turn_over, give
    Meaning: place into the hands or custody of; "hand me the spoon, please"; "Turn the files over to me, please"; "He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers"
Usage examples
  • "Then reach up your hand.
  • Beyond reach of time he waited.
  • He could not reach it in mid-air.
  • Your prayer perhaps will reach Him."
  • I just used it, hoping I could reach you."
  • Europe's voiceless tremors do not reach her.
  • How could she reach the keys to play upon it?
  • This is the only dignity beyond their reach."
  • You are now happy, and beyond the reach of grief.
  • "Anything I can reach," she replied, confidently.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Big Bang, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 1910 London to Manchester air race, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording John Y. Brown (politician, born 1835), License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Space elevator, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 1973 world oil market chronology, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Stoneham, Massachusetts, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Fin whale, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Anfield, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Open cluster, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Octavia E. Butler, License CC BY-SA 4.0