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

As John walks several miles to catch up to Hal (who takes pictures with adoring fans at a taco stand), a holographic construct of a younger Hal emerges from the ring and briefly interacts with John. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

The ingredients in the brine interact with the meat in different ways, affecting its flavor, color and texture while also helping keep it safe to eat. — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

How might factors like regulation, demographics, climate, and infrastructure interact over time? — Brian Cross, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

But newer technology has added more pathways for drivers to interact with their phones, including navigation, voice assistants and social media. — Diana Anos, CNN Money, 17 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