reach out to (someone)

phrasal verb

reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)

: to offer help or support to (someone)

a community reaching out to refugees

: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)

He's reaching out to young voters.

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If substance abuse is expected, Dearborn police encourage families to reach out to licensed substance abuse counselors or other related resources. —

Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024 If any of the following has caught your attention, reach out to the auction house now for further information. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024 Smith suggested that Paul read widely and reach out to philosophers whose work intrigued her. —

Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024 Dodd encourages students who run into problems with filling out the FAFSA to reach out to their high school counselor or college counselor for help. —

Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reach out to (someone)

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