reaching
intermediateB2/ˈriːtʃɪŋ/ · reach-ing
To stretch out one's hand, arm, or something to touch or grasp something.
Meanings
To stretch out one's hand, arm, or something to touch or grasp something.
ہاتھ، بازو، یا کسی چیز کو چھونے یا پکڑنے کے لئے بڑھانا۔
پہنچنا
pahunchna
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- reaching out
- reaching a goal
- reaching for the stars
Example Sentences
She is reaching for the top shelf.
وہ اوپر کی شیلف کے لئے پہنچ رہی ہے۔
Woh upar ki shelf ke liye pahunch rahi hai.
They are reaching out to the community for support.
وہ کمیونٹی تک مدد کے لئے پہنچ رہے ہیں۔
Woh community tak madad ke liye pahunch rahe hain.
He finally succeeded in reaching his dreams.
وہ آخر کار اپنے خوابوں تک پہنچنے میں کامیاب ہو گیا۔
Woh aakhir kar apne khwabon tak pahunchne mein kamiyab ho gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of reaching out with your hand to grab something.
Imagine stretching your arm to grab a fruit from a high tree branch.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دور اٹھیں گے ہم بھی، یہ سوچیں گے کبھی، / پہچان سے کچھ بڑھ کر، خود کو جانیں گے کبھی۔
Door uthain ge hum bhi, yeh sochen ge kabhi, / Pehchaan se kuch barh kar, khud ko jaanain ge kabhi.
We will rise high, think of it someday, / Beyond recognition, we will know ourselves someday.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہنچیں گے ہم بھی، مگر آہستہ آہستہ۔
Pahunchain ge hum bhi, magar aahista aahista.
We will reach, but slowly and steadily.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "rīcan" — to stretch out, extend
First known use: 14th century
The word 'reach' has its roots in Old English and evolved to encompass both physical and metaphorical extensions.