reach out

verb

reached out; reaching out; reaches out

: to make an effort to do something for other people

The church is reaching out to help the poor.

Examples of reach out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Strong, deep-rooted, living hundreds of years and towering skyward even as their massive limbs reach out expansively, these trees evoke awe. —Joseph Bonasia, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026

The Miami Herald reached out to Todd Michael Glaser for comment on Musk’s alleged tour and potential future moves on Thursday and did not immediately hear back. —Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026

Contact your bank to request release of exempt funds, gather documentation showing the Social Security source of your deposits and consider reaching out to a consumer law attorney, credit counselor or debt relief expert for guidance. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026

Thank you for reaching out to this group! —Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026

Rhymes for reach out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout