interact — to communicate with or react to each other
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to communicate with or react to each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈækt/
Example Sentences
- My cat refuses to interact with the robot vacuum and just stares at it suspiciously.
- Children learn faster when they interact with educational games.
- The shy penguin finally learned to interact with other penguins at the zoo.
interact
VERB[/ˌɪntərˈækt/]
to communicate with or react to each other
Students interacted with each other during the group activity.
Customers interacted with the robot assistant in the store. (INTER + ACTION = INTERACT)
People interact, connect with others, and build respect together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, combining inter (between) and agere (to act or do). The word originally described mutual action or reciprocal influence, as when two actors exchange dialogue on stage.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + act (from Latin agere, meaning to do or drive). The suffix -act preserves the root meaning of action or movement between parties.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My cat refuses to interact with the robot vacuum and just stares at it suspiciously.”
“Children learn faster when they interact with educational games.”
“The shy penguin finally learned to interact with other penguins at the zoo.”
“Scientists study how different chemicals interact with each other.”
“My cat refuses to interact with the robotic vacuum cleaner.”
“Children learn best when they interact with educational games.”
“The shy programmer prefers to interact with computers rather than humans.”
“Tourists can interact with local culture through homestay programs.”
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