Outreach

Quick meaning: Outreach is a noun meaning The act of reaching out; the act of raising awareness.

Meaning

The act of reaching out; the act of raising awareness.

More Meanings

1. The extent or length of one's reach.
2. (transitive) To reach further than.
3. (transitive) To surpass or exceed.
4. (intransitive) To go too far.
5. (intransitive) To provide charitable or religious services to people who would otherwise not have access to those services.
6. The act or practice of visiting and providing services (of a charity, church, or other organization) to people who might not otherwise have access to those services.

Example Sentences

an outreach program for people who cannot read

He is involved in social outreach, education and environmental initiatives.

Perhaps the most significant role for Katrina and her team is their outreach work with those who would otherwise have a barrier to travel.

Word Forms

• outreaches
• outreaching
• outreached

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reach, extension, extender, extended, extensional, promote.

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