interact

verb

in·​ter·​act ˌin-tər-ˈakt 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers have documented extensively that Black women in the United States are routinely perceived through a set of dehumanizing stereotypes that shape how institutions, including law enforcement, interact with them. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The claims in the lawsuit — which included allegations that the dancers felt pressured in going to nude shows and interacting with performers— stand at odds with Lizzo’s public image and message. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

In addition to more data, scientists are hopeful that the HL-LHC, when ready in 2030, will be able to produce two Higgs bosons simultaneously and even observe them interacting. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026

This kind of record-keeping proves especially useful when interacting with large bureaucracies or county departments. — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interact

• artefact
• artifact
• counteract
• inexact
• noncontact
• reenact
• subcontract
• abstract
• attacked
• attract
• contact
• contract

Kids Definition

interact

verb

in·​ter·​act ˌint-ə-ˈrakt 

: to act on one another