3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'REACH'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'REACH'

Reach out

1. Stretch your arm to get something
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: I REACHED OUT and caught the ball.
2. Try to help, or contact someone to try to help
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: She REACHED OUT when he lost his job.

Reach out for

1. Try to achieve something difficult
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: They are REACHING OUT FOR major economic reforms.

Reach out to

1. Ask for help
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: I REACHED OUT TO you when I was in trouble and you were a great help.
2. Offer help
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: Charities are REACHING OUT TO those who lost their homes in the floods.
3. Try to communicate and establish good relations with people
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: The candidates are REACHING OUT TO the poor to get their votes.

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