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to reach out
[phrase form: reach]
01
to contact someone to get assistance or help
Transitive: to reach out to sb
Examples
She urged him to reach out to his family.
02
to stretch one's hand or arm to touch, take, or connect with something or someone
Intransitive
Examples
The child reached out to pet the friendly dog.
03
to make an effort to communicate or connect with someone in a positive and supportive way
Transitive: to reach out to sb
Examples
She decided to reach out to an old friend she had n't spoken to in years.
04
to try to help or support other people in some way
Transitive: to reach out to sb
Examples
We are reaching out to the most vulnerable members of the community.
05
to make an effort to attract the attention and interest of someone
Transitive: to reach out to sb
Examples
He's reaching out to young voters.
06
to extend toward something
Examples
The tree 's branches reach out over the river, creating a beautiful canopy.
