out·reach
ˌau̇t-ˈrēch 
outreached; outreaching; outreaches
1
a
: to surpass in reach
b
: exceed
the demand outreaches the supply
2
: to get the better of by trickery
out·reach
ˈau̇t-ˌrēch
1
: the act of reaching out
2
: the extent or limit of reach
the outreach of the Ohio floods—
Clifton Johnson
3
: the extending of services or assistance beyond current or usual limits
an outreach program
also
: the extent of such services or assistance
Examples of outreach in a Sentence
Verb
The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.
Noun
He is responsible for the campaign's outreach to college students.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Another indicator of the investment into student well-being is the actions of Hui in promoting the campuswide outreach events.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
While more people may be homeless, the type of outreach used to connect with them may cause the data to fluctuate, said Karen Pelletier, a division director with the Mecklenburg Housing Innovation and Stabilization Services.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
The outreach also returned to the sites of previous Safe Inside operations in Hollywood, South L.A. and the San Fernando Valley.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But for the attorneys general fighting Trump in the courts, that outreach is especially critical.
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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