verb

reached

reached

We reached the city at night.

We reached the city at night.

He reached for the book on the shelf.

He reached for the book on the shelf.

I can't be reached by phone.

I can't be reached by phone.

((sth.)) to arrive at (a place or goal) We reached the city at night.

((for sth.)) to stretch out one's arm for (sth.) He reached for the book on the shelf.

((sb.)) to communicate with (sb.) I can't be reached by phone.

Synonyms: arrive, attain, get to; Antonyms: leave, depart

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

Think of 'reaching' out your arm to grab something that is far away.

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