/kontakˈtaɾ/
#2433 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to contact, to get in touch
Word origin
From contacto, from Latin contactus ('a touching'), from contingere ('to touch, to border on'), from con- plus tangere ('to touch'). The same root gives English 'contact' and 'tangent'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- contactus
- English cognates
- contact, tangent
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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I am going to contact the hotel to confirm the booking.
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How can I get in touch with you tomorrow?
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The company contacted us by email.
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I tried to contact my sister, but she did not answer.
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