Upreaches

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To reach towards a higher point or goal; to extend one's hands or body upward in an effort to grasp something; to strive or aspire for greater achievements or aspirations in a figurative sense
2. To extend or elevate physically towards a higher place; to make a significant effort to obtain something that is positioned above; to aim for higher personal or professional objectives or ideals
3. To stretch out or lift oneself towards an elevated target; to make a determined attempt at obtaining items situated higher up; to pursue lofty ambitions or goals in life

Etymology: "Upreaches" is the third-person singular present form of "upreach," a compound of "up" and "reach." "Reach" descends from Old English "ræcan," meaning to stretch out or extend, and the added "up" simply specifies the upward direction of that stretch.

Synonyms: raises, lifts, elevates, uplifts, heightens

Antonyms: lowers, drops, descends, decreases, reduces