interact

verb

in·​ter·​act ˌin-tər-ˈakt How to pronounce interact (audio)
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.
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The study adds to a growing understanding among anthropologists and paleontologists that ancient human relatives likely interacted and co-existed. Evan Bush, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024 For instance, of 10 bears observed interacting with vehicle barriers, eight crossed successfully. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024 Dolphins will identify themselves with a signature whistle and even mimic another dolphin's signature whistle to interact with a specific member of the pod. New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024 In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise software, AI copilots can emerge as game-changers, revolutionizing how businesses interact with their digital ecosystems. Ravi Laudya, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interact 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interact was in 1839

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“Interact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interact. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

interact

verb
in·​ter·​act ˌint-ə-ˈrakt How to pronounce interact (audio)
: to act on one another
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