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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Set a printing and posting budget and reach out to local representatives to explore options for your content to appear in the remnant ad space. Rita Soronen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 At services, the torah is held in procession around the sanctuary, and people reach out to touch it with a prayer shawl or a prayer book, which is then touched to the lips in reverence. Literary Hub, 12 June 2025 Eventually, Solis decided to reach out to the daughter of the previous homeowners. Jordan Greene, People.com, 12 June 2025 As part of their plans reach out to the community with special events. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 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 15 Jun. 2025.

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