make contact with

VERB

reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach attain contact end go join lead make pass stand strike

STRONG

buck encompass equal grasp hand lunge overtake seize shoot span spread strain

WEAK

carry to come at come up to continue to extend to feel for get a hold of get hold of get to go as far as go on go to hold out pass along put out roll on shake hands

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny fail fall behind leave lose miss refuse stop surrender veto

STRONG

compress concentrate let go release

WEAK

depart

Example Sentences

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Instead of tapping naturally with your fingertips, you often have to angle your fingers awkwardly just to make contact with the screen.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

When deputies attempted to make contact with him, Bradbury retreated inside and refused to exit, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

We have tried to make contact with the owners of the Gale and Serena, but without success.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Moses managed to escape his unit in December and make contact with Kenyan officials.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

“We tried to make contact with the Beiderman this morning. Did not go well,” Jessie said, then filled Allegra in on the failed breakfast attempt.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

make contact with

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