interact
Americanverb (used without object)
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to act one upon another.
A person's microbiome and immune system may interact in ways that promote inflammation.
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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.
verb
Etymology
Origin of interact
Example Sentences
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The new findings, including how SLIT3 splits into two parts and interacts with receptors to shape nerve and blood vessel networks, point to several potential targets for future treatments.
From Science Daily
These EC cells are known to produce sensations such as nausea, pain, and general gut discomfort, but it was unclear whether they directly interact with tuft cells.
From Science Daily
This "seeking system" is key to our motivation and desire to explore and understand from an early age, and it is learnt by interacting with humans.
From BBC
Future studies will use animal models and larger patient groups to better understand how drug delivery, tumor structure, and lysosomal storage interact in clinical settings, including in relapsed cancers.
From Science Daily
Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that gut bacteria interact with the human body.
From Science Daily
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