reach-v; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: to attain or arrive at a state, either real or abstract

Examples:
We reached land by nightfall.
The water reached the doorstep.
That plane reaches a top speed of 500 mph.
The sunlight never reaches behind that wall.
She reached a can of peaches on the top shelf.
I reached a different conclusion from that data.
The smell of burning wood reached his nostrils.
They reached into their wallets and gave all they could.
She reached her goal of being in the Olympics.
With great effort, the team reached the finals.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
reach_into 1
reach_one's_nostrils 1

Sense Number 2: establish contact or communication with someone or something

Examples:
His message didn't reach the younger voters.
Our advertisements reach millions.
Why didn't you try to reach me yesterday?
She reached inside herself to find the courage.
Campus organization reaches out to local workers.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 4
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
reach_out 1, 3

Sense Number 3: pass or transfer something (British usage?)

Examples:
My trusty dwarf and friend, reach me my shield, and hold it while I swear.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 8

Sense Number 4: labor or exert effort, does not necessarily imply accomplishment of the goal

Commentary: Syntax

Examples:
I was really reaching to play in that volleyball league.
She was reaching for her high notes during that aria.
He reached for the rope, but missed it by an inch.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 9

Sense Number 5: extend physically or by influence

Examples:
The superhero generated a force field that reached out for several feet.
The 'CSI effect' reaches into real courtrooms.

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WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
reach_into 1
reach_out 2