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reach out

1 of 1verb
/ri:ʧ aʊt/
Forms:reaches out,reaching out,reached out,reached out
1

to contact someone to get assistance or help

transitive
  • She urged him to reach out to his family.
  • He reached out to the local community for volunteers to assist with the charity event.
  • If you need help, don't hesitate to reach out to a therapist or counselor.
  • She reached out to a career counselor for guidance on job opportunities.
Synonyms:
reach
2

to stretch one's hand or arm to touch, take, or connect with something or someone

  • The child reached out to pet the friendly dog.
  • He reached out and grabbed the book from the high shelf.
  • He reached out to pick up the fallen pen from the floor.
  • The cat reached out with its paw to bat at the dangling string.
  • He reached out to catch the falling apple before it hit the ground.
Synonyms:
extendpoke out
3

to make an effort to communicate or connect with someone in a positive and supportive way

transitive
  • She decided to reach out to an old friend she hadn't spoken to in years.
  • The organization reached out to potential donors for support in their charity work.
  • He reached out to his colleague to discuss the project's progress.
  • After the conflict, he finally reached out to his family to reconcile.
  • Feeling lonely, John decided to reach out to his neighbors for companionship, and they warmly welcomed him into their social circle.
4

to try to help or support other people in some way

transitive
  • We are reaching out to the most vulnerable members of the community.
  • He often reaches out to his colleagues with offers of assistance.
  • They decided to reach out to the elderly in the neighborhood to offer companionship.
  • She reached out to the local community by volunteering at the shelter.
5

to make an effort to attract the attention and interest of someone

transitive
  • He's reaching out to young voters.
  • So far, his administration has failed to reach out to hard line Republicans.
  • The marketing team reached out to potential customers to explain their new product.
  • The politician reached out to constituents through social media, addressing their concerns and questions.
  • She reached out to investors with an enticing business proposal.
6

to extend toward something

  • The tree's branches reach out over the river, creating a beautiful canopy.
  • The river's banks reach out into the plains.
  • This mountain range seems to reach out toward the horizon.
  • It reaches out across the valley, connecting the two towns.
  • The coral reefs reach out from the shoreline, creating vibrant underwater ecosystems.