reach out

phrasal 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.

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Newsweek reached out to representatives for Trump and Combs via email for comment. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 Seeking Help Is a Green Flag, Too A partner that knows when to reach out to a professional for help will make a great parent, says Chicvak. —

Michelle Felder, Lcsw, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025 The Washington Examiner reached out to Pleasanton Unified School District for comment. —

Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2025 McClatchy News reached out to Fashion Nova for comment Jan. 30 and was awaiting a response. —

Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for reach out