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react
[ ree-akt ]
verb (used without object)
- to act in response to an agent or influence:
How did the audience react to the speech?
- to act reciprocally upon each other, as two things.
- to act in a reverse direction or manner, especially so as to return to a prior condition.
- to act in opposition, as against some force.
- to respond to a stimulus in a particular manner:
reacting to a shock by jumping; to react to the word “coward” with anger.
- to undergo a chemical reaction.
react
/ ɪˈæ /
verb
- intr; foll by to, upon etc (of a person or thing) to act in response to another person, a stimulus, etc, or (of two people or things) to act together in a certain way
- intrfoll byagainst to act in an opposing or contrary manner
- intr physics to exert an equal force in the opposite direction to an acting force
- chem to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of react1
Example Sentences
They say manufacturers will be able to react quickly next year if a problem emerges.
"But I realised, the biggest power you can give someone over you is in how you react. So I decided, I'm going to get sober, I'm going to get fit, and I discovered boxing."
In a video of the summons being delivered, Bolsonaro could be seen reacting furiously, saying: "I have five days to present my defence?"
An allergic reaction occurs when the body reacts to the protein in peanuts, thinking it's a threat, which triggers a sudden release of chemicals.
The tram had no time to react as Rehman had ignored the stop and warning signs and driven straight into the oncoming vehicle, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.
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