reach out

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Definition
  1. Verb (Phrasal Verb):
    • To attempt to make contact or communicate with someone, often to offer help, support, or to connect emotionally. This meaning focuses on initiating communication, especially when there is a perceived distance or need.
    • To stretch out or extend a body part, typically an arm or hand, in order to touch, grasp, or signal. This meaning describes a physical movement.
    • To extend or stretch outward in space. This meaning describes the physical extension of an object.
Examples of Usage
  • Attempting to communicate:
    • After the argument, she decided to reach out and apologize.
    • The charity reaches out to vulnerable communities.
  • Extending a body part:
    • He reached out and took the book from the shelf.
    • The child reached out to touch the butterfly.
  • Extending in space:
    • The old tree's branches reach out over the river.
Advanced Usage
  • "to reach out to someone": This is the most common construction for the communicative meaning. It implies an effort to bridge a gap.
    • The new manager is making an effort to reach out to every team member.
  • "to reach out for something": This is a common construction for the physical meaning, indicating the object of the action.
    • She reached out for the glass of water.
Variants and Related Words
  • Outreach (n): The activity of an organization in providing services or information to people in the community.
    • The clinic's outreach program is very effective.
  • Reachable (adj): Able to be reached or contacted.
    • I will be reachable by phone all day.
Synonyms
  • Contact: To communicate with someone.
  • Extend: To stretch out.
  • Stretch: To extend one's body or limbs.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Reach for: To stretch your arm to get or touch something.
    • He reached for his hat.
  • Reach into: To put your hand into a container or space.
    • She reached into her bag to find her keys.
Related Idioms
  • "Reach out a helping hand": To offer help or assistance to someone.
    • In times of crisis, it's important to reach out a helping hand to your neighbors.
Verb
  1. attempt to communicate
    • I try to reach out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me
  2. reach outward in space
    • The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk
  3. move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
    • Government reaches out to the people

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