Synonyms of reaches

reaches 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of reach

1

as in hands

to shift possession of (something) from one person to another

would you reach me the potatoes, please?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hands
• passes
• gives
• transfers
• carries
• hands over
• bucks
• delivers
• fingers
• renders
• relinquishes
• relays
• handles
• yields
• surrenders
• turns over
• releases
• cedes
• bears
• paws
• gives up

2

as in contacts

to transmit information or requests to

you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contacts
• gets
• informs
• tells
• addresses
• communicates (with)
• calls
• gets hold of
• keeps in touch with
• notifies
• gets in touch with
• advises
• instructs
• touches base (with)
• enlightens
• gets through (to)
• apprises
• familiarizes
• acquaints
• clues
• buzzes
• phones
• fills in
• briefs
• telephones
• rings (up)
• keeps up (with)
• wises (up)

3

as in affects

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

the movie adaptation just didn't reach me the way the novel did

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affects
• impresses
• influences
• impacts
• touches
• strikes
• sways
• inspires
• moves
• involves
• tells (on)
• interests
• gets to
• bothers
• penetrates
• attracts
• disturbs
• dazzles
• fascinates
• stirs
• engages
• transports
• carries away
• pierces
• enthralls
• afflicts
• concerns
• ravishes
• tries
• plagues
• entrances
• enthrals
• worries
• troubles
• enraptures
• perturbs
• captivates
• harasses
• enchants
• biases
• smites
• upsets
• stresses
• colors
• pesters
• distresses
• wrings
• biasses
• agitates
• bewitches
• allures
• disquiets
• flusters
• harries
• charms
• discomposes
• discomforts
• strains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wearies
• palls
• tires
• jades
• underwhelms

reaches

2 of 2

noun

plural of reach

as in rank

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement

there are still only a few women in the upper reaches of the profession

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rank
• level
• echelon
• ranking
• status
• standing
• degree
• situation
• station
• position
• rung
• place
• stratum
• footing
• walk
• function
• condition
• capacity
• order
• estate
• rating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reaches

Verb

The rocker’s debut full-length set reaches 350 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

And because of that unknown, the Canucks are going to listen to outside expressions of interest in case the situation reaches a point of no return. —Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025

Sinatra’s Ultimate Christmas reaches the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time this week. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

Following an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. —Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025

In addition to the Top Streaming Albums roster, Presley’s hugely successful collection reaches a new peak on the Top Country Albums and Top Rock Albums lists as well. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025

The tune reaches Billboard’s list of the most popular tracks on TikTok—measured by uses and how many people hear each song on the app—for the first time, well over a decade after its release. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025

If both happen, then Atlanta wins the division and reaches the playoffs, and Tampa Bay is eliminated. —Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025

Place under the broiler and broil, turning every 30 seconds until the meat is well browned on all sides and the tenderloin’s center reaches 125 degrees for rare or 130 degrees for medium rare. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024