Meaning & use

interact

verb·Everyday

To communicate or engage with someone or something, especially with mutual influence.

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Students were encouraged to interact with classmates from other countries during the exchange program.

The app lets users interact with the map by zooming and tapping on locations.

A note on using this word

Interact implies a two-way exchange, which sets it apart from "act on," a phrase suggesting a one-directional effect.

Words with a similar meaning

engagecommunicatemingle

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