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contact

[kon-takt] / ˈkɒn tækt /
NOUN
form of communication
Synonyms
STRONGEST
association connection influence meeting touch unity
STRONG
acquaintance channel commerce communion companionship intercourse junction network union
Antonyms
STRONGEST
division separation
STRONG
antagonism strangeness
WEAK
avoidance
NOUN
touching
Synonyms
STRONGEST
connection relation touch
STRONG
approximation closeness collision contiguity contingence hit impingement junction juxtaposition nearness propinquity proximity strike union
WEAK
taction
Antonyms
STRONG
difference distance remoteness
WEAK
avoidance
VERB
communicate with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approach call connect phone reach talk telephone visit
STRONG
buzz get interact interface network relate
WEAK
be in touch with check with get ahold of get in touch with reach out speak to touch base write to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depart leave listen refrain
WEAK
avoid

Example Sentences

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The airport is advising passengers due to fly later on Saturday evening or on Sunday morning to contact their airline directly for updates.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Except, that is, when escaping a bunker: It is the only time in golf when an ideal shot never makes contact with the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

You can contact the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and look up the Securities and Exchange Commission adviser database.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

He was getting ahead in the count of batters and putting them away, while also inducing soft contact, which allowed him to go deep into the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

I look at Leo, and he makes eye contact with me.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.