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go out to

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford General-service

phr. v.. to be sent to people or shared with them. You use this when talking about messages, feelings, or help being given to a group.

phr. v.. to be distributed or directed toward a specific recipient or group; often used in the context of formal communications, public statements, or expressions of sympathy.


SIMPLE

Our thoughts go out to the families of the victims.

CONTEXTUAL

The weekly newsletter will go out to all subscribers every Friday morning.

COMPLEX

A formal invitation went out to every head of state, though few were expected to attend the ceremony in person.

Particles
out to
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
go + out + to + object
Usage

usually followed by a prepositional phrase indicating the recipient.

Teaching tip

distinguish between the literal movement and the figurative use for emotions like 'thoughts' or 'prayers' which is very common in public speaking.

Pitfall

The email went out for all the staff.The email went out to all the staff.the particle 'to' is required to indicate the direction or recipient of the message.

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