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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“They don’t really have the capacity to reach out and find someone out in the Arabian Sea on radar any longer,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
He does answer my calls, but doesn’t really proactively reach out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Sinn Féin assembly member Colm Gildernew said Lisnahull is a "very close community" and that people in the area would reach out to those affected to support them.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
He repeats that he’s going to pick up his mom, then concludes by inviting those watching to reach out to him to meet in person.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
I reach out and touch my father’s hand.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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