Synonyms of contact

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noun

ˈkän-ˌtakt 

1

as in connection

an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world

an intern who got her summer job in the governor's office through contacts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• connection
• somebody
• in
• insider
• mediator
• VIP
• intermediary
• bigwig
• middleman
• big shot
• arbiter
• arbitrator
• conciliator
• intercessor
• interposer
• peacemaker
• go-between

2

as in touch

the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation

she had moved to the other side of the country, but continued to stay in contact with her closest friends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• touch
• communication
• hold
• commerce
• intercourse
• communion
• intercommunication

contact

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verb

ˈkän-ˌtakt 

as in to reach

to transmit information or requests to

you can contact me at this number

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reach
• inform
• address
• get
• tell
• communicate (with)
• call
• get hold of
• get in touch with
• notify
• advise
• touch base (with)
• telephone
• phone
• get through (to)
• fill in
• instruct
• apprise
• clue
• familiarize
• brief
• enlighten
• wise (up)
• acquaint
• keep up (with)
• ring (up)
• buzz

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contact

Noun

Health authorities identified 135 contacts linked to the first patient, eight of whom subsequently tested positive for Ebola. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

The Mary Celeste failed to respond to contact, so the crew investigated. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

Anyone with information pertaining to the suspect is asked to contact KPD at [phone]. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

Chapman urged community members who find pieces of wreckage to not touch or move the pieces and to contact the NTSB or local authorities. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026