Meaning
- Reach out to means to try to communicate with someone, usually to offer help, support, or to make contact.
- It can also mean to extend your hand or arm towards someone or something.
Grammar and Usage
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Verb phrase (phrasal verb): reach out to somebody
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Pattern: reach out to + person/organization
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Used in both literal and figurative senses.
- Literal: physically stretching your hand toward someone.
- Figurative: making contact, offering help, or asking for help.
Common Phrases
- reach out to someone for help
- reach out to the community
- reach out to customers
- reach out to a friend
Collocations
- reach out to + friend
- reach out to + colleagues
- reach out to + family
- reach out to + organization
Examples
- She reached out to her teacher for advice.
- The company reached out to customers with a survey.
- Don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you need help.
- He reached out to grab the falling glass.
- The charity reached out to the homeless community.
- I’ll reach out to him and see if he’s available.
- The government is reaching out to small businesses.
Synonyms or Related
- contact
- connect with
- get in touch with
- approach
Antonym
- ignore
- neglect
- avoid