interact

verb

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

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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The stage is bi-level to accommodate musicians and large digital screens to interact with audience members and performers. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026 Event attendees received the book and had the chance to interact with the author and have their books signed. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 From their close‑knit family bonds to their remarkable adaptations for life in the Arctic — tune into our live cams on social media to get a real-time look at belugas swimming and interacting. Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 The Bears took him despite Olsen not really interacting with their staff during the pre-draft process. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interact

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interact was in 1852

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“Interact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interact. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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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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