react

verb
UK: /riˈækt/
US: /riˈækt/

  1. To behave in a particular way because of something that has happened or been said.

    1. I react badly to coffee, so I don't drink it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government had to react quickly to the rise in unemployment figures. [ ] [ ]

  2. To say, do, or feel something because of something that has happened or been said, often showing an emotion.

    1. How did she react when you told her the news? [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people reacted angrily to the proposed changes in healthcare policy. [ ] [ ]

  3. To have an effect on someone or something.

    1. The metal reacts with the acid and produces hydrogen gas. [ ] [ ]
    2. Certain medications can react negatively with each other, causing harmful side effects. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

respond reply retort counteract answer rebound
react noun

  1. A response to something.

    1. Her react was quick and decisive. [ ] [ ]
    2. The market's react to the news was initially negative, but soon stabilized. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "react" in English means: To behave in a particular way because of something that has happened or been said., To say, do, or feel something because of something that has happened or been said, often showing an emotion., To have an effect on someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "react" is /riˈækt/ in British English and /riˈækt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "react": respond, reply, retort, counteract, answer, rebound.

Example usage of "react": "I react badly to coffee, so I don't drink it.". More examples on the page.