out·reach
ˌau̇t-ˈrēch 
outreached; outreaching; outreaches
1
a
: to surpass in reach
b
: exceed
the demand outreaches the supply
2
: to get the better of by trickery
out·reach
ˈau̇t-ˌrēch
1
: the act of reaching out
2
: the extent or limit of reach
the outreach of the Ohio floods—
Clifton Johnson
Clifton Johnson3
: the extending of services or assistance beyond current or usual limits
an outreach program
also
: the extent of such services or assistance
Synonyms
Examples of outreach in a Sentence
Verb
The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.
Noun
He is responsible for the campaign's outreach to college students.
Recent Examples on the WebBrendan Le, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
The city of Burlington pays outreach workers like Jules Wetchi, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo, to connect with immigrant communities.
—Mikaela Lefrak, NPR, 4 May 2024
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Noun
The money will go to the foundation’s efforts to continue its advocacy work, education in schools, outreach and research to find a cure.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
The city of Burlington pays outreach workers like Jules Wetchi, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo, to connect with immigrant communities.
—Mikaela Lefrak, NPR, 4 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for outreach
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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