REACH
Scrabble letter values: R1E1A1C3H4 = 10
Definition
- noun the limits within which something can be effective. — synonyms: range
- noun an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet". — synonyms: scope, range, orbit, compass, ambit
- noun the act of physically reaching or thrusting out. — synonyms: reaching, stretch
- noun the limit of capability. — synonyms: compass, range, grasp
- verb reach a destination, either real or abstract. — synonyms: make, attain, hit, arrive_at, gain
- verb reach a point in time, or a certain state or level. — synonyms: hit, attain
- verb move forward or upward in order to touch. — synonyms: reach_out
- verb be in or establish communication with. — synonyms: get_through, get_hold_of, contact
- verb to gain with effort. — synonyms: achieve, accomplish, attain
- verb to extend as far as. — synonyms: extend_to, touch
- verb reach a goal. — synonyms: make, get_to, progress_to
- verb place into the hands or custody of. — synonyms: pass, hand, pass_on, turn_over, give
- verb to exert much effort or energy. — synonyms: strive, strain
Examples
- “range of motion”
- “he was beyond the reach of their fire”
- “a piano has a greater range than the human voice”