What does "intercommunicate" mean?

To communicate mutually, one with another.

What is a synonym for "intercommunicate"?

Common synonyms include: communicate, adhere, be in connection, be in contact, clinch, cohere.

Pronounced //ɪn.tə(ɹ).kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt//.

//ɪn.tə(ɹ).kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt// verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To communicate mutually, one with another. intransitive
"There is also a growing number of teleradio stations on small inter-island craft. All these stations communicate with or through Vila, but may intercommunicate by permission."
2
transmit thoughts or feelings wordnet
3
To be interconnected. intransitive
"The two vehicles of each unit intercommunicate through a vestibule type corridor connection similar to that obtaining in long-distance passenger stock."
4
be interconnected, afford passage wordnet

"A protocol is used when computers intercommunicate, just as human beings do."

From inter- + communicate.

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