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
Clifton Johnson3
: 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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Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
Their days have been filled with more than 60 research experiments and outreach events, breaking an Axiom mission record for on-orbit activities.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 July 2025
Powell and his staff hope the outreach will get families to read more.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Deepening Customer Relationships One of the most significant expenditures for big enterprises is customer outreach.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Noun
More effort, more outreach and more people at the table.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
Their days have been filled with more than 60 research experiments and outreach events, breaking an Axiom mission record for on-orbit activities.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 July 2025
Powell and his staff hope the outreach will get families to read more.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Deepening Customer Relationships One of the most significant expenditures for big enterprises is customer outreach.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for outreach
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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