The giraffe reached high for leaves.

Meaning: A giraffe extended its long neck upward in an attempt to acquire leaves.

Choice of Words: Giraffe is the long-necked animal being described. Reached suggests the giraffe's attempt to obtain something. High emphasizes the giraffe's upward movement. For indicates the purpose of the giraffe's action. Leaves are the object of the giraffe's desire.

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• The tall giraffe reached the juicy leaves high in the tree.
• The tall giraffe reached for the juicy leaves on the high tree.
• Tall giraffe reached leaves on high tree.
• The tall giraffe reached for the leaves on the high tree.
• The tall giraffe reached the high leaves.
• The tall giraffe reached high to eat the leaves from the tree.
• The tall giraffe reached for the leaves on the high tree branches.
• The tall giraffe reached the leaves on the high tree.
• Tall giraffe reached the leaves high above.
• The giraffe reached high for the leaves.