Definition of REACHES

reaches

Meanings

Noun

  • the limits within which something can be effective
  • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
  • the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
  • the limit of capability
  • plural of reach
  • The extreme limits

Verb

  • reach a destination, either real or abstract
  • reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
  • move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
    • "Government reaches out to the people"
  • be in or establish communication with
  • to gain with effort
  • to extend as far as
  • reach a goal, e.g.,
  • place into the hands or custody of
  • to exert much effort or energy
  • third-person singular simple present indicative of reach

Synonyms

accomplish, achieve, ambit, arrive at, attain, compass, contact, extend to, gain, get hold of, get through, get to, give, grasp, hand, hit, make, orbit, pass, pass on, progress to, range, reach, reach out, reaching, scope, strain, stretch, strive, touch, turn over

Scrabble Score: 12

reaches is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
reaches is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
reaches is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

reaches is a valid Words With Friends word