grasp · lean · touch · hand · gesture · unite · embrace · reconcile · cooperation · negotiate · partner · heal · gap · chasm · olive branch · handshake · understand · empathy
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Related — extend (Make longer or larger); stretch (Pull to extend); bridge (Structure spanning an obstacle); connect · span · grasp · lean · touch · hand · gesture · unite · embrace · reconcile
bridging vs. separatingreach across ≠ divide Separate into parts; separate · wall off · cut off · drive a wedge · alienate
extension vs. retractionreach across ≠ pull back To retreat or disengage; withdraw · retract · draw back · recoil · shrink back
inclusion vs. exclusionreach across ≠ pull away Increase your lead; shut out · exclude · withdraw · alienate · divide
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/reach_across