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interact

[ in-ter-akt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

to act one upon another:
A person's microbiome and immune system may interact in ways that promote inflammation.
to communicate, work, or participate in an activity with someone or something: a user interacting with a computer program.
a boss who seldom interacts with employees;
a user interacting with a computer program.

interact

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verb

intr to act on or in close relation with each other

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Word History and Origins

Origin of interact¹

First recorded in 1740–50; inter- + act

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Because of Head Start, she said, her daughter can count in English and Spanish, excitedly sings songs like “Happy Birthday” and interacts with other kids.

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"Your stomach drops when you see someone trying to interact with him, or another child wanting to play, " said Mr Blackman.

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He replies, like a true international diplomat, that he just wants the pair who "nicely interact" with the others and "who genuinely appreciate the opportunity to travel" to win.

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I was so impressed with her ability to move through her day and the way that she interacted with the crew and the other cast with such grace and such obvious talent.

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The company's president, Gregory Moraille, said in a statement to the BBC that it provides empty containers to customers, but does not physically interact with the cargo.

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