reach out

reach out

verb
1. move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense; "Government reaches out to the people" [syn: reach
2. reach outward in space; "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk" [syn: extend
3. attempt to communicate; "I try to reach out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me" 
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