Synonyms for

Contacted

Verb / ˈkɑ:ˌntæktɪd / Another word for contacted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to communicate with someone, especially in order to give or receive specific information

Synonyms & similar words

getthrough reach meet touch getholdof adjoin contact emailed texted phoned reached approached engaged addressed contact signaled

Synonyms by register

Formal

communicated with liaised with interfaced with engaged with

Informal

got in touch with reached out to talked to hit up

Literary

communed with conversed with

Antonyms

uncontacted unreached unconnected isolated remote unapproached

Common collocations

  • contacted the authorities
  • contacted the police
  • contacted us
  • contacted them
  • contacted a lawyer
  • contacted support
  • contacted by phone

Word family

noun contact
verb contact
adjective contactable
adverb contactlessly

Usage note

The past participle 'contacted' is commonly used to indicate that communication has been established. It can sometimes be confused with 'contact', which is the base verb.

Example sentences

  1. I contacted my teacher to ask for help with my homework.
  2. The company contacted me to schedule an interview.
  3. I need to contact the doctor to schedule an appointment.
  4. She contacted the police to report the theft.
  5. I contacted customer service to get a refund.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all. - Emily Dickinson
  • The purpose of our lives is to be happy. - Dalai Lama

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