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

Though gambling is at an all-time low, the problems generated by it are reaching new heights. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026 Level 5 of sustaining character across context and under stress is not reached by resolving to be more humble, or more courageous. — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Noun

That could become a reality soon as YouTube’s massive reach and usage are far bigger than any TV network. — Partner Content, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Despite the momentum, Screen Australia CEO Deirdre Brennan warned reach was critical to building momentum. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reach

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach

Verb

The bold reforms, which Tinubu’s government argues saved the economy and handed the government more money, were cheered by investors but resulted in soaring inflation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
He was handed a wild card to play doubles at Wimbledon this year but lost in the first round.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of hand

Verb

This rainfall may produce life threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Hurricane Lala.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
But even those with insurance can be affected by a fractured system, said Joy Burkhard, CEO of the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of affect

Noun

Negotiate the timeline, clarify the scope, and put the agreement in friendly writing.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
The claim was allowed to stand because it was filed in a civil action outside the scope of church control, meaning that the abstention doctrine did not apply, the appeals court justices wrote.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of scope

Noun

As forcible mobilisation grows to fill Ukraine’s ebbing ranks, so will anger at the presidency and military.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Financial controls, accounting, and audit rank first, followed by project management, then financial planning, analysis, and modeling.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of rank

Noun

But cultivating consumer trust, as opposed to pursuing rapid product expansion and chasing virality, has become a defining — and differentiating — aspect of Westman Atelier’s go-to-market model.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Generac announced investing $250 million in its factory expansion and expects to add 1,000 employees to its headcount as data center orders continue to roll in.

— Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of expansion

Verb

The young partier who witnessed the shooting from a passing car appears on the stand as a modestly dressed, middle-aged woman.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Other notable laws passed this legislative session included a ban on 287(g) agreements and the Maryland Community Trust Act.

— Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of pass

Verb

Side effects were similar to other vaccines that people typically get for other diseases, Healy noted.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
The Lions lead back is sure to get as many or more touches this year with David Montgomery gone, and Detroit’s offense will score points.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026