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I reach out to you vs I wanted to reach out to you

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I reach out to you' is in the present tense, indicating a current action of contacting someone. 'I wanted to reach out to you' is in the past tense, suggesting a desire or intention to contact someone that may or may not have been acted upon. The choice between the two depends on the timing and context of the communication.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1650 views

I reach out to you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a current action of contacting someone.

This phrase is used to express the act of initiating contact with someone in the present tense. It implies that the speaker is currently reaching out or making an effort to communicate with the other person.

Examples:

I reach out to you whenever I need advice.
I reach out to you for support during difficult times.
I reach out to you to discuss the project details.
I reach out to you to schedule a meeting.
I reach out to you to check on your well-being.

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I suggested I reach out to you.
I happened to speak with your father the other day, and he recommended I reach out to you.
Boyd: Next time I reach out to you, I don't care if it's a smiley face.
I reach out to you and ask if a child's spirit is present?
I reach out to you.
Boyd: Next time I reach out to you, I don't care if it's a smiley face.
How do I reach out to you people?

Alternatives:

I am reaching out to you
I have reached out to you
I will reach out to you
I reach out to him/her
I reach out to them

I wanted to reach out to you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire or intention to contact someone in the past tense.

This phrase is used to convey a past intention or desire to initiate contact with someone. It indicates that the speaker had the intention to reach out at some point in the past.

Examples:

I wanted to reach out to you after hearing the news.
I wanted to reach out to you to offer my help.
I wanted to reach out to you for advice.
I wanted to reach out to you to share some exciting news.
I wanted to reach out to you to catch up.

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I wanted to reach out to you so much, but I was afraid that I would jeopardize your safety.
But I wanted to reach out to you and say, I understand that you disagree with me, and I'm going to take my lumps on this one."
I wanted to reach out to your mom.
I wanted to reach out to him.
We wanted to reach out to you, to your community.
We wanted to reach out to you, to your community.
And you were crying on the bed and he wanted to reach out to you.
They've wanted to reach out and have criminal recourse against people who are engaged in non-commercial activities.
I have her husband's number here, if you wanted to reach out.
Was Lassiter serious when he wanted to reach out to members of the community whose lives were affected?
Good. He just fell asleep, and Will's with Henry, so, I just wanted to reach out.
So, I'm glad I saw you, I really wanted to reach out, but I also just wanted to give you your space.
The person you wanted me to reach out to agreed to meet.
Right, they really dug it, and they wanted me to reach out about doing support on their next tour.
You know, for months, all I wanted was for you to reach out to me.
If she wanted to give you an update, she'd reach out to you.
Because I think God might be trying to reach out to us through Colton.
You use your heart to reach out to them.
We dare to reach out to understand Swirling galaxies, exploding stars...
Lavon would have to reach out to Gainey.

Alternatives:

I was going to reach out to you
I had wanted to reach out to you
I intended to reach out to you
I thought about reaching out to you
I planned to reach out to you

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