reach out
VerbWordNet 3.0
Verb (3)
- move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense“Government reaches out to the people”Synonyms: reachreach out
- reach outward in space“The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk”Synonyms: extendpoke outreach out
- attempt to communicate“I try to reach out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me”Synonyms: reach out