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

Following learning of the case and ensuring the individual was isolated, the Kane County Health Department began to take steps to identify the places the person may have been to identify any potential contacts. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

That person was in contact with a vaccinated adult who then contracted the second case. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

Spitze's father then contacted one victim and told her to delete any evidence that could harm Spitze's case, prosecutors said. — Mike Levine, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Ortega said residents contacted the firm about five years ago hoping for legal action against Pullman Innovations, but several of them declined to take the role of lead plaintiff. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026