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 WebLisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
Plans include a multipurpose event space for community activities, and the nonprofit’s strategic plan calls for targeted outreach to homeless youth, youth of color and the gay/lesbian/transgender community.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2024
The agency recently received about $2.1 million in grants from Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to make a Youth Crisis Stabilization Center and to increase its outreach for homeless people in the county.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
In addition to developing city-specific goals, auditors have asked San Jose to more closely scrutinize specific performance metrics for its nonprofit providers, which operate homeless housing and shelters and do most street outreach.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Its commission is also tasked with consulting outside groups, including universities, civic organizations and historical societies, for publicity and educational outreach.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024
Work history includes government, nonprofit agencies Galindo-Elvira worked as an aide to Sen. Dennis DeConcini and as a voter outreach coordinator for the Pinal County Recorder's Office.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The festival is an annual outreach event for The Pete Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and expanding access to mental health crisis intervention.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
Nieves-Reyes now oversees lunch operations as well as other social justice and outreach programs for the Family of Five Parishes, a group of downtown, east-side and Riverwest Catholic churches.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
There are also other grant funders locally, including the Prevent Drowning Society of San Diego, that support the city’s outreach efforts.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
Plans include a multipurpose event space for community activities, and the nonprofit’s strategic plan calls for targeted outreach to homeless youth, youth of color and the gay/lesbian/transgender community.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2024
The agency recently received about $2.1 million in grants from Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to make a Youth Crisis Stabilization Center and to increase its outreach for homeless people in the county.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
In addition to developing city-specific goals, auditors have asked San Jose to more closely scrutinize specific performance metrics for its nonprofit providers, which operate homeless housing and shelters and do most street outreach.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Its commission is also tasked with consulting outside groups, including universities, civic organizations and historical societies, for publicity and educational outreach.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024
Work history includes government, nonprofit agencies Galindo-Elvira worked as an aide to Sen. Dennis DeConcini and as a voter outreach coordinator for the Pinal County Recorder's Office.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The festival is an annual outreach event for The Pete Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and expanding access to mental health crisis intervention.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
Nieves-Reyes now oversees lunch operations as well as other social justice and outreach programs for the Family of Five Parishes, a group of downtown, east-side and Riverwest Catholic churches.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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