outreaching

USAGE SUMMARY

"outreaching" is a correct and usable word in written English.
It is usually used as a verb, meaning to pursue or solicit someone or something. For example, "We are outreaching to potential partners to help us build our new product."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

9 human-written examples

We need the government to do a better job of outreaching to Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, who remain culturally and linguistically isolated.

The New York Times

Democrats who want Mr. Obama to succeed say that in addition to expanding his inner circle, the president has to be more approachable and outreaching on Capitol Hill and elsewhere.

The New York Times

The passions of the people of Holt, many of them loners by nature, subject to the repressive conventionality of small-town America and all the restraints of poverty, ignorance, and relentless hard work, break through sometimes in violence, and sometimes in acts of outreaching compassion.

The Guardian - Books

In our press conference this morning, the group that is outreaching to youth is exceptionally vibrant and amongst that team are people working for Kids Company.

The Guardian - Opinion

As the poet Marilyn Hacker as written, Rich's body of work establishes, among other things, an intellectual autobiography, which is interesting not as the narrative of one life (which it's not) and still less as intimate divulgence, but as the evolution and revolutions of an exceptional mind, with all its curiosity, outreaching, exasperation and even its errors.

The New Yorker

In one photo, the powerful influence of AFLW is radiated in those wide eyes, vibrant smiles and outreaching arms.

The Guardian - Sport

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

51 human-written examples

In 2012-13 the Russell Group in England spent £24.6m on outreach activities recognised by the Office for Fair Access (Offa), equating to around £1.2m per institution, plus £128m of their extra fee income on bursaries.

The Guardian

Goodes has made a significant contribution to outreach programs for young people, and has spent time working with troubled Indigenous youths.

The Guardian

Similar sentiments were expressed in Toxteth, in Liverpool, where the fact that rioting was more contained – compared with London, Birmingham and Manchester – was partly attributed to community cohesion and an outreach drive by youth workers who toured the streets, dissuading people from getting involved.

The Guardian

There is one private and precarious enterprise offering a GCSE Latin course to maintained schools, which I organise, with the support of the university outreach department and a loyal band of teachers who still believe in the Classics.

The Guardian

Clinton spokesman Tyrone Gayle said outreach to black voters will continue to be an integral part of her campaign.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "outreaching" as a verb (present participle), ensure it's clear what entity is doing the reaching. For example, "The organization is outreaching to underserved communities."

Common error

Avoid using "outreaching" as a direct substitute for "outreach" when referring to the program or effort itself. "Outreach" is the noun; "outreaching" is the act of performing outreach.

Linguistic Context

The term "outreaching" functions primarily as a verb in its present participle form, indicating an ongoing action of extending efforts or services. As a noun, it describes the act of extending influence or establishing connections, as seen in some of Ludwig's examples.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

90%

Science

5%

Formal & Business

5%

Less common in

Wiki

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "outreaching" is an uncommon term that functions as both a verb (present participle) and a noun, primarily in the context of extending efforts or services. Ludwig AI classifies it as correct and usable in written English. It's mostly used in News & Media, and to a lesser extent in scientific and formal business contexts. When writing, ensure that its usage is clear, distinguishing between the action (outreaching) and the program itself (outreach). Alternatives include "expanding reach" or "building connections", depending on the specific context.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

expanding reach

Highlights the act of making something accessible to more people.

extending influence

Focuses on increasing the scope of power or effect.

broadening scope

Indicates an increase in the range of something.

building connections

Emphasizes the establishment of relationships.

promoting engagement

Focuses on encouraging involvement and participation.

cultivating networks

Suggests careful development of professional or social connections.

fostering relationships

Implies nurturing and developing connections.

developing relationships

Focuses on the progression of connections.

making contact

Highlights the initial act of establishing communication.

creating opportunities

Emphasizes the provision of chances for engagement.

FAQs

How can I use "outreaching" in a sentence?

"Outreaching" can be used as a verb, like in "The team is "outreaching" to new clients", or as a noun, referring to the act of reaching out, as in "The success of the project depended on consistent "outreaching"".

Is "outreaching" a correct word to use in formal writing?

Yes, "outreaching" is generally acceptable in formal writing, especially when used as a verb. However, ensure that the context is clear and that it aligns with the intended meaning of extending efforts or communication.

What are some alternatives to using "outreaching"?

Depending on the context, you could use alternatives such as "expanding reach", "building connections", or "promoting engagement".

What is the difference between "outreach" and "outreaching"?

"Outreach" is a noun that refers to the activity of providing services to a community. "Outreaching" is the present participle form of the verb "outreach", which refers to the act of performing that activity. For example, "The library conducts community "outreach"", and "The librarian is "outreaching" to new readers".