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Reach Out (Verb)

Reach outward in space; "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Attempt to communicate; "I try to reach out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

He was furious with his brother but he decided to reach out and try to settle their differences amicably.
Local charities reach out to the underprivileged community on specific occasions to offer aid and support.
Colleagues sometimes reach out to see if everything is alright when someone hasn't shown up for work.
She eventually found the courage to reach out to her childhood friend after a gap of many years.
Her friend's family tried to reach out to her through mutual acquaintances in a last-ditch attempt to get her help.

Move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense; "Government reaches out to the people".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She stretched out her hand to reach out and touch the soft petals of the delicate flower.
The government is planning to reach out to the poverty-stricken areas and provide them with necessary aid and relief.
The balloon began to reach out of her small hand and float gently upwards into the summer air.
The administration will reach out to the public by launching a series of television commercials.
Her fingers strained to reach out of her body in order to caress the worn cover of her favorite childhood book.