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/ɹiːt͡ʃ/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

2

To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.

3

To stretch out the hand.

4

To attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand; to extend some part of the body, or something held, so as to touch, strike, grasp, etc.

5

To strike or touch.

6

To extend an action, effort, or influence to; to penetrate to; to pierce, or cut.

7

To extend to; to stretch out as far as; to touch by virtue of extent.

8

To arrive at (a place) by effort of any kind.

9

To make contact with.

10

To connect with (someone) on an emotional level, making them receptive of (one); to get through to (someone).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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