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
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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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
While creating an institution with various campuses across the globe that prides itself on community outreach and investing millions into affordable housing and anti-poverty programs, Jakes has become a multimillionaire businessman in part as an author and playwright.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Continue reading … 'CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT' – Kid Rock fires off at the mainstream media for failing to recognize Trump's outreach to foes.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
At the same time, the project seeks to help revitalize the local neighborhood with a museum, cultural programing and community outreach, according to a news release on the renovation.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Israeli government's emergency outreach highlights growing concerns over the intensity and spread of the fires.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
While creating an institution with various campuses across the globe that prides itself on community outreach and investing millions into affordable housing and anti-poverty programs, Jakes has become a multimillionaire businessman in part as an author and playwright.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Continue reading … 'CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT' – Kid Rock fires off at the mainstream media for failing to recognize Trump's outreach to foes.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
At the same time, the project seeks to help revitalize the local neighborhood with a museum, cultural programing and community outreach, according to a news release on the renovation.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 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 7 May. 2025.
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