Conjugation

Reach for

tendre la main vers

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only reach changes; for stays the same: reached for, reached for.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't reach for, he doesn't reach for.

    1. I / you / we / they reach for
    2. he / she / it reaches for

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am reaching for
    2. you / we / they are reaching for
    3. he / she / it is reaching for

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't reach for.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they reached for

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to reach for
    2. you / we / they are going to reach for
    3. he / she / it is going to reach for

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't reach for.

    1. (you) reach for
    2. let's reach for