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Reaching out to vs contacting

Both 'reaching out to' and 'contacting' are correct phrases used to convey the action of getting in touch with someone. 'Reaching out to' is more informal and implies a sense of reaching out for help, support, or connection. 'Contacting' is a more neutral and formal term for getting in touch with someone.

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Reaching out to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to express the action of getting in touch with someone, often with the intention of seeking help, support, or connection.

This phrase is informal and is often used when you want to convey a sense of reaching out for assistance, support, or connection. It is commonly used in personal or casual communication.

Examples:

I'm reaching out to you to see if you can help me with this project.
Feel free to reach out to me if you need any further information.
She's been reaching out to friends for emotional support.
The organization is reaching out to the community for donations.
I'll be reaching out to the team to discuss the upcoming event.

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What is the goal of Reaching out to Faith Communities? The long-range goal of all NAMI FaithNet educational outreach to religious groups is to promote faith ...
Nov 30, 2017 ... Addressing a blind spot in the response to HIV — Reaching out to men and boys ... In a world of gender inequalities that disadvantage women and ...

Alternatives:

getting in touch with
contacting
reaching out for
getting ahold of
getting in contact with

contacting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal and neutral contexts to express the action of getting in touch with someone.

This phrase is more formal and neutral compared to 'reaching out to.' It is suitable for professional or business communication where a more formal tone is required.

Examples:

I will be contacting the supplier to inquire about the delivery.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
The company is contacting all customers affected by the product recall.
She is contacting potential investors for the new project.
We are contacting the authorities to report the incident.

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Enhanced the speed of contacting multiple Bluetooth devices.
My professor suggested contacting Harrison in a different way.
Hospital's contacting the other students for testing.
Please reconfirm your flight by contacting our call centre.
I'm contacting Customs as soon as we're finished here.
Okay, I'm contacting tech right now.
Because you disobeyed direct orders about contacting Agent Connelly.
General! Wakanda is contacting us.
Luke has no way of contacting the Human Project.
We have no way of contacting the outside world.
I'm contacting you because an injustice has been done.
Communications reports difficulty in contacting our forward posts.
You realize your contacting the saucer violated our instructions.
Your Uncle Ziro is contacting us.
Let's start contacting her relatives and friends.
I'm contacting a well-known theater critic.
People can't resist contacting someone back home, from their old life.
Refers to cases where opening hours limit the consumer's opportunities for contacting the trader.
OK, we're contacting them now.
Okay, I'm contacting tech right now.

Alternatives:

getting in touch with
reaching out to
getting ahold of
reaching out for
getting in contact with

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