Synonyms

interact

American

[in-ter-akt] / ˌɪn tərˈækt /

verb (used without object)

to act one upon another.

A person's microbiome and immune system may interact in ways that promote inflammation.
to communicate, work, or participate in an activity with someone or something: a user interacting with a computer program.

a boss who seldom interacts with employees;
a user interacting with a computer program.

interact British

/ ˌɪntərˈækt /

verb

(intr) to act on or in close relation with each other

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Etymology

Origin of interact

First recorded in 1740–50; inter- + act

Example Sentences

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That his hand version of Rocky could climb onto Gosling, and interact with the actor more directly, allowed for an amusing rapport to develop instantly between them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In addition to increased documentation requirements and the rollback of administrative improvements, the way states and participants interact has been fundamentally altered by the passage of H.R.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

This structure consists of closely spaced parallel strips that interact with light similarly to a prism.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The emergence of ChatGPT was another leap forward, broadening the use of the technology to a far greater range of users who can interact with Maven in natural language.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Alex Williams didn’t inherit the skills to interact with authority figures from his parents and grandparents the way he inherited the color of his eyes.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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