verb

reach

Translation

to arrive at, to achieve, to stretch to, to contact

We will reach the city in an hour.

Can you reach the book on the top shelf?

She wants to reach her full potential.

I have been trying to reach you all day.

((sth.)) to arrive at a place or level. We will reach the city in an hour.

((for sth.)) to stretch out an arm to get something. Can you reach for the book on the top shelf?

((sb.)) to communicate with someone. I have been trying to reach you all day.

Synonyms: arrive at, get to, achieve; Antonyms: leave, depart

From Old English 'ræcan', meaning 'to stretch out'.

Picture 'reaching' out your arm to 'reach' for something far away.