reaching

(noun) the act of physically reaching or thrusting out. Synonyms: reach, stretch.

(noun) accomplishment of an objective. Synonyms: arrival.

(verb) reach a destination, either real or abstract. Synonyms: reach, make, attain, hit, arrive at, gain. Examples: "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."

(verb) reach a point in time, or a certain state or level. Synonyms: reach, hit, attain. Examples: "The thermometer hit 100 degrees." "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour."

(verb) move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense. Synonyms: reach, reach out. Example: "Government reaches out to the people."

(verb) be in or establish communication with. Synonyms: reach, get through, get hold of, contact. Examples: "Our advertisements reach millions." "He never contacted his children after he emigrated to australia."

(verb) to gain with effort. Synonyms: achieve, accomplish, attain, reach. Example: "She achieved her goal despite setbacks."

(verb) to extend as far as. Synonyms: reach, extend to, touch. Examples: "The sunlight reached the wall." "Can he reach?" "the chair must not touch the wall."

(verb) reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team". Synonyms: reach, make, get to, progress to. Examples: "We made it!." "She may not make the grade."

(verb) place into the hands or custody of. Synonyms: pass, hand, reach, pass on, turn over, give. Examples: "Hand me the spoon, please." "Turn the files over to me, please." "He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers."

(verb) to exert much effort or energy. Synonyms: strive, reach, strain. Example: "Straining our ears to hear."