Reaches — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈrēch/

Meaning & Definition of Reaches

Reaches (verb)

  1. to stretch out, extend
  2. thrust
  3. to touch or grasp by extending a part of the body (such as a hand) or an object
  4. to move one's hand in order to get or touch (someone or something)
  5. to try hard to achieve or succeed at (something)
  6. to make an effort to do something for other people

Reaches (noun)

  1. a continuous stretch or expanse; especially, a straight portion of a stream or river
  2. the action or an act of reaching
  3. an individual part of a progression or journey
  4. something that can develop or become actual
  5. ground for expectation of success, improvement, or excellence, promise
  6. any of various functions from which the intensity or the velocity at any point in a field may be readily calculated

Word Forms of Reaches

Inflections: reached, reaching, reached for, reaching for, reaches for, reached out, reaching out, reaches out

Derived words: reachable (adjective), reacher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Reaches

Middle English rechen, from Old English rǣcan; akin to Old High German reichen to reach, Lithuanian raižytis to stretch oneself

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Reaches

What does "Reaches" mean?

"Reaches" means to stretch out, extend. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to stretch out, extend. It has 12 distinct senses.

Is "Reaches" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reaches" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Reaches"?

"Reaches" is pronounced /ˈrēch/.

What is the origin of the word "Reaches"?

"Reaches" comes from Middle English rechen, from Old English rǣcan; akin to Old High German reichen to reach, Lithuanian raižytis to stretch oneself. First known use: before 12th centuryt.

What does "Reaches" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Reaches" means: to stretch out, extend; thrust; to touch or grasp by extending a part of the body (such as a hand) or an object.

What does "Reaches" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Reaches" means: a continuous stretch or expanse; especially, a straight portion of a stream or river; the action or an act of reaching; an individual part of a progression or journey.

What are the forms of "Reaches"?

The word forms of "Reaches" include reached, reaching, reached for, reaching for, reaches for, reached out, reaching out and reaches out.

What words are derived from "Reaches"?

Words derived from "Reaches" include reachable (adjective) and reacher (noun).