out·reach
ˌau̇t-ˈrēch 
outreached; outreaching; outreaches
1
a
: to surpass in reach
b
: exceed
the demand outreaches the supply
2
: to get the better of by trickery
out·reach
ˈau̇t-ˌrēch
1
: the act of reaching out
2
: the extent or limit of reach
the outreach of the Ohio floods—
Clifton Johnson
Clifton Johnson3
: the extending of services or assistance beyond current or usual limits
an outreach program
also
: the extent of such services or assistance
Examples of outreach in a Sentence
Verb
The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.
Noun
He is responsible for the campaign's outreach to college students.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
This can include providing educational content, outreach programs and early awareness campaigns that introduce young people to your organization and its impact.
—Shaun Carver, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Yet the process was needlessly (or intentionally) cumbersome and outreach efforts were weak.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Proceeds from the event will support education and outreach efforts by the Maddog Strong Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Mokana, as well as national organ and tissue donation registration.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Noun
To get a free ticket, tune into those stations or follow other organizations’ social and outreach platforms.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
This can include providing educational content, outreach programs and early awareness campaigns that introduce young people to your organization and its impact.
—Shaun Carver, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Yet the process was needlessly (or intentionally) cumbersome and outreach efforts were weak.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Proceeds from the event will support education and outreach efforts by the Maddog Strong Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Mokana, as well as national organ and tissue donation registration.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for outreach
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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