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

For years, the two groups had little contact with one another. — Harry Booth, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

Ice scoop stored between uses with handle in contact with the ice. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Verb

It was not independently established why the second vehicle was in the area or whether federal agents were attempting to contact Moreida or his family. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Anyone with more information was urged to contact Central Homicide Investigator Chua at 951-955-2777 or Perris Station Investigator Hadeen at 951-210-1000. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026