reach out to (someone)
phrasal verb
reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)
1
: to offer help or support to (someone)
a community reaching out to refugees
2
: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)
He's reaching out to young voters.
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Every year, the Chinese consulate would reach out to each supervisor and ask them not to attend local celebrations, Antonovich said.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Please fill out the form below, and an NPR reporter or editor may reach out to you for an upcoming story.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 1 May 2025
The Cubs need to swallow their pride and reach out to the veteran right-hander.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
If none of those options work for you, McClary says to reach out to your loan servicer directly and see what alternatives may be available.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Please fill out the form below, and an NPR reporter or editor may reach out to you for an upcoming story.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 1 May 2025
The Cubs need to swallow their pride and reach out to the veteran right-hander.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
If none of those options work for you, McClary says to reach out to your loan servicer directly and see what alternatives may be available.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reach out to (someone)
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“Reach out to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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