interact

verb

in·​ter·​act ˌin-tər-ˈakt How to pronounce interact (audio)
interacted; interacting; interacts
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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 rescue offered a concrete look at how local infrastructure interacts with the natural environment in ways that aren’t always visible. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026 The samples are being carefully documented and analyzed to understand how the clay and surrounding rock layers interact with underground water systems. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026 The chain is known for its social dining atmosphere, emphasizing table culture and encouraging guests to interact while enjoying their meals. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 These particles then interact with gases in the atmosphere and glow various colors, including green and red. Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 4 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 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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