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To try to get (something) by extending one's arm or moving one's hand. / To aspire to achieve.

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reach for

Source Word

reach for

To try to get (something) by extending one's arm or moving one's hand. / To aspire to achieve.

Japanese Meaning

手を伸ばして（何かを）取ろうとする / 目指す、達成しようとする

If you reach for the book on the top shelf, be careful not to lose your balance.

上の棚にある本を手を伸ばして取ろうとするなら、バランスを崩さないように注意してください。

Sense（1）

To try to get (something) by extending one's arm or moving one's hand.

Sense（2）

To aspire to achieve.

to reach for success

reaches for

（ present singular third-person ）

reaching for

（ participle present ）

reached for

（ participle past ）

reached for

（ past ）