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

Cofer also urged having a single contact and plan for each person. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Capri — The parent of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo saw its stock rise 7% after WWD reported, citing sources, that the company has been in contact with potential buyers. — Sarah Min,fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Verb

The Star was unable to contact the letter writers who are still alive. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

If the information isn't readily available online, contact your custodian to ask how to get these specific details. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026