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
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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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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
The Ramona Country Fair and the Ramona Junior Fair during the summer provide another avenue of outreach, Krysak said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Self-distribution was wrapped up in impact outreach work.
—Tom White, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
In selecting 8th Regiment Partners, the city and EDC passed on the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, a nonprofit group whose executive director, Sandra Lobo, helped lead a nine-month community outreach process and created a comprehensive plan for the space.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Additional shelter space is available for women and families through the Salvation Army at 534 Spratt St.
Hearts for the Invisible is deploying outreach teams to homeless encampments to provide information about shelters and blankets for those who decline to go to a shelter.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
The Ramona Country Fair and the Ramona Junior Fair during the summer provide another avenue of outreach, Krysak said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Self-distribution was wrapped up in impact outreach work.
—Tom White, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
In selecting 8th Regiment Partners, the city and EDC passed on the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, a nonprofit group whose executive director, Sandra Lobo, helped lead a nine-month community outreach process and created a comprehensive plan for the space.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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