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.

Examples of reach out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Politico reported Thursday that Clooney reached out to Obama to give him a heads up about the op-ed, but the former president did not advise him or object to it. —

Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 July 2024 The Washington Examiner reached out to Obama for comment. —

Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 July 2024 Today's Featured Gallery Dare to Care, a Louisville-area food bank, reached out to provide fresh food and supplies to West End residents affected by the July 4 tornado that impacted the region. —

Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2024 The department reached out to local health departments and HIV community planning groups again in August 2023, when officials realized the surplus would be exhausted in 2024. —

Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for reach out

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