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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Most states prohibit watchers from interacting with voters. April Rubin, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 Sometimes, kids interact better with – and are more willing to take advice from – adults who are not their parents. American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024 One more thing to keep in mind, per Keatley: Capsaicin can interact with some medications, especially blood thinners. Korin Miller, Health, 2 Nov. 2024 Calcium Channel Blockers Grapefruit may interact with some blood pressure medications—specifically the calcium channel blocker drug class. Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 1 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 16 Nov. 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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