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
• get
• address
• tell
• communicate (with)
• call
• get hold of
• keep in touch with
• 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

There’s also his estrangement from his kids, who have all mostly cut contact with him. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Aug. 2025

Colleges are also required to conduct entrance and exit counseling, disclose tuition and net price clearly, and report enrollment and student contact information accurately. —Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025

Verb

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Thomas Williams at 909-335-4777, or email him at [e-mail]. —Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025

The policy was reversed in 2017 by a local ordinance but an exception allowed officials to contact ICE about inmates with detainers. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Aug. 2025