extend oneself vs reach

reach vs extend oneself

extend oneself is not a noun while reach is a noun.

extend oneself and reach both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
extend oneself	No	No	Yes	No
reach	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reach is a hypernym of extend oneself; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than extend oneself:

extend oneself: strain to the utmost
reach: to exert much effort or energy

Other hypernyms of extend oneself include strain, strive.

extend oneself (noun)	reach (noun)
	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
	an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
	the limit of capability
	the limits within which something can be effective

extend oneself (verb)	reach (verb)
strain to the utmost	be in or establish communication with
	to exert much effort or energy
	move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
	reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
	reach a destination, either real or abstract
	reach a goal
	place into the hands or custody of
	to gain with effort
	to extend as far as

Difference between extend oneself and reach

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