reach out
phrasal verb
reached out; reaching out; reaches out
: to make an effort to do something for other people
The church is reaching out to help the poor.
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According to Wilkins, music venues and stores across the city reached out to promote WNXP's fundraising drive.
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Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 July 2025
On July 8, Breanna reached out to the family's contact with the county's Victim and Witness Assistance services, ready to voice concerns among Jose's family members about the misdemeanor charge.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
The influencer alleged that the majority of people who’ve reached out and donated have experienced being in her position themselves.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 29 July 2025
The Democratic National Committee is reaching out to Texas Republican voters as the state considers mid-decade congressional redistricting.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2025
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Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 July 2025
On July 8, Breanna reached out to the family's contact with the county's Victim and Witness Assistance services, ready to voice concerns among Jose's family members about the misdemeanor charge.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
The influencer alleged that the majority of people who’ve reached out and donated have experienced being in her position themselves.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 29 July 2025
The Democratic National Committee is reaching out to Texas Republican voters as the state considers mid-decade congressional redistricting.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2025
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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