reach out

(verb) move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense. Synonyms: reach, reach out. Example: "Government reaches out to the people."

(verb) reach outward in space. Synonyms: extend, poke out, reach out. Example: "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk."

(verb) attempt to communicate. Synonyms: reach out. Example: "I try to reach out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me."