interact
UK: ˌɪntərˈækt | US: ˌɪntərˈækt
vi. to act upon or with another person or thing
vt. to communicate or work together
The word "interact" combines the Latin prefix inter- (meaning "between" or "among") with the root act (from Latin agere, "to do" or "to drive"). Originally used in scientific contexts to describe mutual action between objects, it evolved to emphasize human communication and collaboration by the 19th century. The morphemes reflect a logical progression from physical interaction to social engagement.
Children learn to interact with peers at an early age.
The chemicals interact to produce a bright glow.
Teachers encourage students to interact during group projects.
The app allows users to interact in real time.
Researchers studied how the two species interact in the wild.