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reached

/riːtΚƒt/
verbβ˜…Intermediate
formal

to arrive at a place or position

The hikers reached the summit after hours of climbing.

informal

to achieve or attain something

She reached her goal of running a marathon.

technical

to extend or stretch to something

The beam reached across the room.

Collocations

reach a conclusionto come to a decisionreach an agreementto come to a mutual understanding

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

reach outphrasal verb
to extend a hand or make contact

πŸ’‘Pro Tip

Usage tip

Be careful not to confuse 'reached' with 'reaches', which is the present tense form.

⚑Gold Rule

Grammar rule

Use 'reached' as the past tense of 'reach'.

πŸ“–Word Origin

From Old English 'ræcan', to stretch out, extend

πŸ“Usage Notes

Can be used in various contexts, including physical movement, achievement, and extension.

Word Breakdown

reach
to stretch or extend
root
+
-ed
past tense suffix
suffix
✎ Noted on May 23, 2026EN β†’ EN

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