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

At Bellevue Hospital, for example, where Gounder works, staff were recently given sample prompts for interacting with non-local law enforcement, including ICE agents. —Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 8 July 2025

As the day progressed, a clearer picture emerged of how weather systems were interacting above Texas to form storms. —Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 July 2025

In addition to the cupola lounge, the suite includes a living room, two dressing areas, a bar, a formal dining room for 12 guests, and both an open chef’s kitchen, for interacting with guests, and a professional prep kitchen. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 July 2025

These products contain many ingredients that may interact with each other. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1839, 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