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reach vs communicate

communicate vs reach

reach is a noun but communicate is not a noun.

reach and communicate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reach Yes No Yes No
communicate No No Yes No
As verbs, communicate is a hypernym of reach; that is, communicate is a word with a broader meaning than reach:
  • reach: be in or establish communication with
  • communicate: transmit thoughts or feelings
Other hypernyms of reach include intercommunicate.
reach (noun) communicate (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
reach (verb) communicate (verb)
be in or establish communication with transmit thoughts or feelings
to exert much effort or energy transmit information
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level receive Communion, in the Catholic church
reach a destination, either real or abstract administer Communion; in church
reach a goal join or connect
place into the hands or custody of transfer to another
to gain with effort
to extend as far as
Difference between reach and communicate

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