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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If you do reach out to his friends or find contacts through his social media, that could put your mind at ease.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Her business consists of a mix of affiliate content, where she earns a share of sales by commission, and fixed-fee deals with brands that reach out to her, Simhony said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“It’s both a self-portrait and a mirror in which a singular perspective can reach out to so many.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
When Hamawy got stuck in Gaza, Mansour and other locals took it upon themselves to reach out to their elected officials.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
I dropped the mop and tried to reach out to grab a desk, but I could not lift my arms.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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