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reach vs relinquish

relinquish vs reach

reach is a noun but relinquish is not a noun.

reach and relinquish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reach Yes No Yes No
relinquish No No Yes No
As verbs, relinquish is a hyponym of reach; that is, relinquish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reach:
  • reach: place into the hands or custody of
  • relinquish: part with a possession or right
reach (noun) relinquish (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) relinquish (verb)
be in or establish communication with release, as from one's grip
to exert much effort or energy turn away from; give up
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense part with a possession or right
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level do without or cease to hold or adhere to
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 reach and relinquish

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