outreach

¹out·reach

verb \ˌau̇t-ˈrēch\

Definition of OUTREACH

transitive verb

1

a : to surpass in reach b : exceed <the demand outreaches the supply>

2

: to get the better of by trickery

intransitive verb

1

: to go too far

2

: to reach out

Examples of OUTREACH

1. <a young actress whose ambition outreaches her talent, unfortunately>

First Known Use of OUTREACH

circa 1568

Related to OUTREACH

Synonyms: break, exceed, outrun, overpass, overreach, overrun, overshoot, overstep, surpass, transcend

Related Words: encroach, entrench (also intrench), infringe, invade, trespass; overdo, overuse, overutilize, overwork

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Rhymes with OUTREACH

beseech, forereach, free beach, free speech, impeach, Long Beach, unteach