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verb · B1React
ree-AKT/riˈækt/
React means behave in a particular way because of something that happened. React to the news / a comment; react quickly. Respond is often a reply (especially to messages); react stresses the immediate behaviour or feeling. Reaction is the noun: a strong reaction. Overreact means react too strongly. In chemistry, substances react — a secondary meaning.
Meaning
To behave in a particular way because of something that happened.
Examples
- “How did she react to the news?”
- “How did the crowd react when the result was announced?”
- “Try not to react angrily in the meeting.”
Good to know
react to + noun. Noun: reaction. Message reply: respond. Too strong: overreact.
Near in meaning
respond
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