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
… in a sign of the campaign's wider outreach, $200,000 in contributions were made online.—
David W. Chen
David W. Chen3
: the extending of services or assistance beyond current or usual limits
an outreach program
also
: the extent of such services or assistance
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.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Shanae Turner, who for the past three years has led outreach efforts serving homeless individuals through monthly distributions of hot meals, clothing, toiletries, compassionate conversation and prayer.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Beyond the app, Dobrota has organized numerous service events and outreach programs across South Florida.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The position focused on expanding inclusive procurement practices, strengthening statewide vendor outreach, and embedding transparency and accountability into the Authority’s sourcing and spending processes.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The idea that organ donations might arise from a Rose Parade float — or other avenues for public outreach — isn’t far fetched.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Shanae Turner, who for the past three years has led outreach efforts serving homeless individuals through monthly distributions of hot meals, clothing, toiletries, compassionate conversation and prayer.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Beyond the app, Dobrota has organized numerous service events and outreach programs across South Florida.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The position focused on expanding inclusive procurement practices, strengthening statewide vendor outreach, and embedding transparency and accountability into the Authority’s sourcing and spending processes.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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 30 Dec. 2025.
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