reach out
Americanverb phrase
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to contact or try to contact someone (usually followed by to).
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to try to help a person or group that is in need, socially marginalized, etc. (usually followed by to).
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to seek help or support.
Example Sentences
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The posts serve as an invitation to strangers who might otherwise feel too sheepish to reach out first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has vowed to reach out to the nuclear-armed North and pursue dialogue without preconditions -- a reversal from his hawkish predecessor.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
He said the Catholic Church would "reach out as best we can" to help those affected and the parish priest would minister to the bereaved family and support the local community.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“It forced her to immediately reach out to the surrounding community … and to try to build some relationships.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
“Min!” he’d cry, wearing a wild-looking grin, blushing, and reach out his arms to her.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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