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Can I simply use the word "contact" instead of "call"?

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Rebecca

Yes, you can use the word "contact" here instead of "call". The main difference is that "call" refers to contacting someone specifically by calling them on the phone, while "contact" could be any form of communication such as a phone call, an email, a text message, or a fax. So "call" here is slightly more specific than contact. Ex: I contacted my insurance provider after the car accident. Ex: I called my doctor to schedule an appointment.

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