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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Her toolkit of 4 brushes was designed to interact with various parts of the body in a step-by-step exploration of touch and sensation. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 At the far right, between the middle and top of the image, are galaxies interacting with each other. Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025 The immersive eco-lodge allows visitors to interact with elephants. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 Occupying more than 40 percent of Florida’s eastern coast, the Indian River Lagoon offers a variety of ways to interact with the outdoor environment. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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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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