contact

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Definitions

noun

The act of touching physically; being in close association.
The establishment of communication (with).“I haven't been in contact with her for years.”
A nodule designed to connect a device with something else.“Touch the contact to ground and read the number again.”
Someone with whom one is in communication.“The salesperson had a whole binder full of contacts for potential clients.”

verb

To touch; to come into physical contact with.“The side of the car contacted the pedestrian.”
To establish communication with something or someone“I am trying to contact my sister.”

Related words

Synonyms

touch reach impinging get hold of striking get through link tangency liaison middleman inter-group communication handshake engage grip reaching outreach

Associated

dermatitis lenses lens contacts infected angle skin liquid surface exposure phone peoples

Rhymes

abstract impact compact act contract enact counteract extract exact artifact

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