Reach toward Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹitʃ/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
REECH-tord, tuh-WORD
ɹˈiːtʃ/ /tʊwˈɔːd
reech-tuh-WAWD
Definition
To extend your arm or hand in the direction of something you want to touch, grab, or get closer to.
Usage & Nuances
'Reach toward' is often used for physical movements but can occasionally be metaphorical (moving toward a goal). Commonly appears with objects ('reach toward the light'). Learners sometimes drop 'toward', which changes the meaning.
Spanish: alcanzar hacia - extender la mano haciaPortuguese (BR): alcançar em direção a - estender a mão paraPortuguese (PT): alcançar em direção a - estender a mão paraChinese (Simplified): 伸向 - 够向Chinese (Traditional): 伸向 - 伸手去拿Hindi: की ओर हाथ बढ़ानाArabic: يمد يده نحو - يصل نحوBengali: দিকে হাত বাড়ান - দিকে এগিয়ে যানRussian: тянуться к - протягивать руку кJapanese: 〜に手を伸ばすVietnamese: vươn tay về phía - với tớiKorean: ~쪽으로 손을 뻗다Turkish: doğru uzanmak - elini uzatmakUrdu: کی طرف ہاتھ بڑھاناIndonesian: meraih ke arah - menjangkau ke arah
Example Sentences
He reached toward the shelf to get a book.
basic
The child reached toward his mother for comfort.
basic
She reached toward the door to open it.
basic
I reached toward the lamp but knocked it over by accident.
natural
Whenever you reach toward your goals, there can be setbacks.
natural
Don't reach toward the stove when it's hot!
natural