reach out to (someone)

phrasal verb

reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)
1
: to offer help or support to (someone)
a community reaching out to refugees
2
: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)
He's reaching out to young voters.

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If any of these feel familiar, reach out to your healthcare provider to discuss your concerns. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025 Anyone who knows anything can reach out to Broward Crime Stoppers either online or at 954-493-8477 (TIPS). David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025 Floridians should reach out to both leaders, along with their own representatives, to ask for their support of the public’s right to know. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025 Drum concluded the budget presentation by encouraging anyone with questions about the budget to reach out to Superintendent Brian Thurman. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reach out to (someone)

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“Reach out to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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