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To have attained or achieved
“Unfortunately, the team didn't quite reach the heights of their previous historic win.”
To have managed to arrive at a specified time
“The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach the Cape of Good Hope.”
To have acquired something, usually over a period of time
Past tense for to drop or fall to, especially of an undesirable or notorious level or failure
“To reach the depths of baseness, it isn't enough to be banal. One must stoop even lower.”
Past tense for to succeed in influencing or having an effect on
“We are hoping that our message of hope will reach the millions who are in despair.”
Past tense for to make contact or communication with
“I finally managed to reach him by phone.”
Past tense for to stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something
“I reach to grasp the item on the shelf, but then I notice the price tag.”
Past tense for to succeed in achieving
“Attention to detail has allowed the company to reach its high standards of quality.”
Past tense for to give (something to someone) by stretching out a limb
“Just reach me those dry shoes from the little net on the wall, will you now?”
Having been done or carried out to completion
Having been gained or earned into one's possession
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