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reaching

/ˈriːtʃɪŋ/

/ˈritʃɪŋ/

Translations

reachinggerund / present participle

/ˈriː.tʃɪŋ/

s’étendantSe dit d’éléments qui s’allongent ou se prolongent vers l’extérieur.

The reaching branches formed a natural arch over the path.

Les branches s’étendant au-dessus du sentier formaient une arche naturelle.

Synonyms

reaching out

reachingnoun

reachings

extensionAu sens du geste ou du mouvement de tendre le bras vers quelque chose.

The reaching for the book on the top shelf required a step stool.

L’extension du bras pour prendre le livre sur l’étagère du haut nécessitait un marchepied.

atteinteAu sens d’atteindre un but, un sommet ou un point précis.

The reaching of the summit was a momentous occasion for the climbers.

L’atteinte du sommet fut un événement marquant pour les alpinistes.

Additional translations

surinterprétationAu sens figuré, pour une interprétation excessive ou trop spéculative.

Synonyms

reachverb

reaching

Gerund

reached

Past Simple

reached

Past Participle

reaching

Gerund

/riːtʃ/

/ritʃ/

atteindreSens général : arriver à, toucher, obtenir ou s’étendre jusqu’à.

We reached the hotel after a long drive.

Nous avons atteint l’hôtel après un long trajet.

joindrePour entrer en contact avec quelqu’un, notamment par téléphone ou par courriel.

I tried to reach him, but his phone was off.

J’ai essayé de le joindre, mais son téléphone était éteint.

Synonyms

arrive at

get to

Antonyms

Definitions

reachinggerund / present participle

Extending or stretching outward in order to touch, grasp, or cover something.

The reaching branches formed a natural arch over the path.

reachingnoun

The act of stretching out an arm to touch or grasp something.

The reaching for the book on the top shelf required a step stool.

The act of arriving at a particular point or goal.

The reaching of the summit was a momentous occasion for the climbers.

An exaggerated or overly speculative interpretation, claim, or connection.

Some viewers felt the critic's theory about hidden symbolism was mere reaching.

reachverb

To arrive at a destination.

We reached the hotel after a long drive.

To extend or stretch out to touch or grasp something.

She reached for the book on the top shelf.

To achieve or attain a goal or level.

He finally reached his target weight after months of dieting.

To communicate with someone, especially by phone or email.

I tried to reach him, but his phone was off.

To make contact with or influence someone.

The charity's message reached a wide audience.

To extend or continue to a specified point, distance, or level in space or time.

The ladder reaches the roof, so we can start the repairs.