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

Lifelike Cat With a face full of fur and electric-green-colored contacts, this cat costume begs to be seen. — Michella Oré, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026

Subsequent infections occurred among relatives and healthcare workers who had close contact with him. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

Anyone with information about the vehicle is asked to contact the Missouri Highway Patrol at 816-622-0800. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026

Anyone with information about either incident is asked to contact Temple Police. — Cbs Philadelphia, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026