reach for

phrasal verb

reached for; reaching for; reaches for

1

: to move one's hand in order to get or touch (someone or something)

She reached for the salt and pepper.

He reached into his pocket for a dime.

2

: to try hard to achieve or succeed at (something)

Success won't come to you, you have to reach for it.

Examples of reach for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An attorney for Outdoor Contractors could not be reached for comment. —Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025

Rapidly changing consumer habits are the context for this deal, as U.S. shoppers are increasingly either looking to store-brand snacks and cereals in search of a deal or reaching for heathier choices. —Alina Selyukh, NPR, 10 July 2025

There is no clear trigger for a price correction: home prices are expected to rise by 1% in 2025 and 2% in both 2026 and 2027, keeping the market out of reach for many. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025

The wash shown here, dubbed New Heyburn, looks a lot like the shade Kaling has been reaching for — but there are 30 colors to choose from if this blue hue isn’t your speed. —Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 9 July 2025

Rhymes for reach for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore