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
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This creates an environment where most are obligated to reach out to anyone going viral.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Anyone who would like to anonymously share information about this can reach out to Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade & the Florida Keys at 305-471-8477 (TIPS) or online.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
Neighbors witnessing issues or violations are encouraged to reach out to Airbnb’s support staff, a company spokesperson said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
If this is you, please fill out the form below or reach out to reporter Anna Barry-Jester at anna.barryjester@propublica.org.
—Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 7 May 2024
Private Zaretsky’s wife said the brigade commander did not reach out to the family.
—Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 5 May 2024
They are being asked to reach out to the Elk Grove Police Department Investigations Bureau at 916-478-8193 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Shaq was estranged from Joseph until 2016 Throughout his life, Shaq’s biological father, Joseph, tried to reach out to him.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Anybody with information should reach out to Fort Worth police.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2024
Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Anyone who would like to anonymously share information about this can reach out to Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade & the Florida Keys at 305-471-8477 (TIPS) or online.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
Neighbors witnessing issues or violations are encouraged to reach out to Airbnb’s support staff, a company spokesperson said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
If this is you, please fill out the form below or reach out to reporter Anna Barry-Jester at anna.barryjester@propublica.org.
—Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 7 May 2024
Private Zaretsky’s wife said the brigade commander did not reach out to the family.
—Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 5 May 2024
They are being asked to reach out to the Elk Grove Police Department Investigations Bureau at 916-478-8193 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Shaq was estranged from Joseph until 2016 Throughout his life, Shaq’s biological father, Joseph, tried to reach out to him.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Anybody with information should reach out to Fort Worth police.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2024
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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 17 May. 2024.
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