The cat eagerly reached out its paw to grab the fish.

Meaning: The cat enthusiastically stretched its foot with claws to take the fish.

Choice of Words: Eagerly means with keen desire or enthusiasm. Reached is a verb that means to stretch out your arm or hand to get something. Out is an adverb that means away from the speaker or writer. Paw is the foot of an animal that has claws. Grab means to seize or take hold of something quickly and firmly.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The cat sat on the mat and licked its paw.
• Cat bats ball with paw.
• Cat found solace in warm sunbeam, licking paw.
• Cat hurt paw, vet helped.
• Tiny paw stretched toward toy mouse.
• Paws reached out, trying to catch the elusive fish.
• She reached out and touched the flower, its petals soft as silk.
• Its branches reached out, offering shade and comfort.
• I reached out and stroked its soft fur.
• Finally, the fish reached its goal.