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 WebCarin Schoppmeyer, arkansasonline.com, 14 Sep. 2024
If users submit their cell numbers on that site, the campaign can follow up with voter outreach calls and text messages.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
Resnik’s son, Matt, who is 33 years old, inspired her to create events and an outreach program that serve potential adult autistic voters and those with I/DD, their caregivers and families.
—Denise Brodey, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Tens of thousands of volunteers across the nation compete on Team West or Team East (Chicago is east) to do outreach projects.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Samaritan Fridays, an outreach for those in need, are from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Narthex.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, arkansasonline.com, 14 Sep. 2024
If users submit their cell numbers on that site, the campaign can follow up with voter outreach calls and text messages.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
Resnik’s son, Matt, who is 33 years old, inspired her to create events and an outreach program that serve potential adult autistic voters and those with I/DD, their caregivers and families.
—Denise Brodey, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Tens of thousands of volunteers across the nation compete on Team West or Team East (Chicago is east) to do outreach projects.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for outreach
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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