interact

verb

in·​ter·​act ˌin-tər-ˈakt How to pronounce interact (audio)
interacted; interacting; interacts

intransitive verb

: to act upon one another

Examples of interact in a Sentence

They're quiet children who don't interact much.
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So far this year, Meta has also been hit with letters from attorneys general and senators over how its role-playing features interact with children. PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025 Where basically no one will interact with them. Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 His recreation of the older, controlling Jim, with a grotesque combover, was so spot-on that those who had interacted with the real person didn't want to be near him. Esther Zuckerman, Time, 6 Sep. 2025 Teaming with Saillard for a multiday session, Swinton is to interact with red-carpet dresses, family heirlooms and items from her personal wardrobe, including her christening gown. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interact

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interact was in 1839

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“Interact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interact. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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interact

verb
in·​ter·​act ˌint-ə-ˈrakt How to pronounce interact (audio)
: to act on one another

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