outreach

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verb

out·​reach ˌau̇t-ˈrēch How to pronounce outreach (audio)
outreached; outreaching; outreaches

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

outreach

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noun

out·​reach ˈau̇t-ˌrēch How to pronounce outreach (audio)
1
: the act of reaching out
2
: the extent or limit of reach
the outreach of the Ohio floodsClifton Johnson
3
: 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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Noun
This included key initiatives such as attending overseas markets and conferences, acquiring new IP, and engaging a head of international outreach — all of which were fully approved and communicated with the BFI. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025 The campaign included everything from media outreach to backchannel deals. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 Yet Delhi’s outreach to the Taliban has faced severe criticism given its human rights record. Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025 Ekblaw founded the Aurelia Institute, a nonprofit space architecture research and development lab, education and outreach center. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outreach

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1568, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outreach was circa 1568

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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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