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

Residents were also encouraged to interact with the presentation by selecting their preferred architectural styles for the municipal and residential buildings, as well as for the shops, cafe, and open space. — Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Not being able to interact with computers, smartphones, and other smart devices is incredibly limiting, yet many existing assistive devices are reportedly awkward, uncomfortable, or difficult to use for long periods. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026

While Jesse’s family watched his struggles from afar, people in Dilworth came to know him as a familiar presence in the neighborhood, where residents and business owners interacted with him daily. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

In contrast, this coordinated brain activity was absent in participants who interacted with expressionless robots. — Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 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