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.

Examples of reach out to (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Given the minimal turnout, Williams plans to reach out to neighboring elementary schools and work with the Milwaukee Public Library to bring reading groups to the laundromat to spread awareness about the series. Jane Park, Journal Sentinel, 26 June 2024 Consumers with questions can reach out to the company via email at compliance@snapchill.com, or call 920-632-6018 by phone, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CST. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024 Give attention People who reach out to others often feel more included. Emma Nadler, Washington Post, 23 June 2024 Cut some, raise some The sudden change in their circumstances is prompting large and small organizations to find new ways to cut costs, which could include people; consider programming, which could include trimming performances; and reach out to supporters in search of more donations. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2024 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 4 Jul. 2024.

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