outreach

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verb

out·​reach ˌau̇t-ˈrēch 

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 

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

3

: the extending of services or assistance beyond current or usual limits

an outreach program

also : the extent of such services or assistance

Synonyms of outreach

Verb

• exceed
• surpass

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 Web

Noun

That means street outreach, conflict resolution and workforce development opportunities on the preventative side, as well as counseling and logistical support after shootings occur. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The city Department of Transportation began outreach in May 2025 and spent about a year gathering feedback from businesses and residents, according to spokesperson Colin Sweeney. — Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026

Support from our donors helps to fund medical services, community health outreach, childhood lead poisoning interventions, and essential cancer screenings. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026

Professionals may be identified through editorial research, referrals, applications, or direct outreach by the Notable Men team, including through LinkedIn. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 July 2026

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

Rhymes for outreach

• beseech
• impeach
• beach
• beech
• bleach
• breach
• breech
• each
• keech
• leach
• leech
• meech