reaches
Pronunciation: [riːtʃɪz]
Word
Context: "physical distance"
(verb) to extend your hand or arm to touch something that is a bit far away. Imagine you want to grab a toy that's on the table, so you stretch out your arm to get it.
Example
She reaches for the cookie jar on the top shelf.
Example
He can't reach the book on the high shelf because he is too short.
Example
Can you reach the light switch from where you are sitting?
Context: "achievement"
(verb) to attain or achieve a goal, like when you work hard to get something you want. For example, if you study a lot and then get a good grade, you have reached your goal.
Example
After years of practice, she finally reaches her dream of becoming an artist.
Example
Despite all his efforts, he has not reached his goal of improving his grades.
Example
Have you reached your target for your reading this month?
Context: "interaction"
(verb) to make contact or communicate with someone, like when you call your friend or send a message. When you reach out, you are trying to connect with them.
Example
He reaches out to his classmates to ask for help with homework.
Example
She didn't reach out to anyone when she was feeling sad.
Example
Have you reached out to your teacher about the project?
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