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reach out

  1. stretch out an arm in order to touch or grasp something.
    "she reached out to squeeze Hope's hand"
  2. seek to establish communication with someone, with the aim of offering or obtaining assistance or cooperation.
    "she was a great one for reaching out and helping people"

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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.
to try to communicate with a person or a group of people, usually in order to help or involve them: The new mayor is reaching out to inner city communities ...
May 16, 2024 · 1. : to offer help or support to (someone) a community reaching out to refugees. 2.
DEFINITION: Literally, to outstretch your arm/hand with the intention of touching something or someone. IDIOM DEFINITION: Nowadays, the term is often used to ...
​to show somebody that you are interested in them and/or want to help them. The church needs to find new ways of reaching out to young people.
To attempt to establish friendly or sympathetic relations (with someone).... Click for pronunciations, examples sentences, video.