reach vs progress to

reach is a noun but progress to is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reach	Yes	No	Yes	No
progress to	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reach and progress to are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of reach include get to, make.

As verbs, progress to is a hyponym of reach; that is, progress to is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reach:

Other hyponyms of reach include score, get to, make, reach, begin, come to, strike, culminate, compass, average, finagle, manage, wangle.

reach (noun)	progress to (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)	progress to (verb)
be in or establish communication with	reach a goal
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