interact
/ˌɪn.təˈrækt/(verb)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To act reciprocally or communicate with people or things; to have an effect on each other.
Key Academic Collocations
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interactinteractioninteractiveinteractivelyinteractedinteracting
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
engagecommunicateinterfacemingleinterrelate
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Children who regularly interact with peers in unstructured play develop stronger interpersonal negotiation skills."
"The diagram illustrates how oceanic temperatures interact with atmospheric currents to generate seasonal monsoon cycles."
"Over-reliance on mobile messaging platforms diminishes the quality of direct, face-to-face social interaction."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Always use the preposition 'with': 'interact with peers', 'interact with the environment'.