react

[riˈækt]

react Definition

• 1. to act in response to something
• 2. to respond to a stimulus or situation in a particular way

Using react: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "react" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He reacted angrily to the news.

• Example

  The chemicals react when mixed together.

• Example

  She reacted to the criticism by improving her work.

• Example

  The company reacted quickly to the market changes.

react Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for react

• respond
• answer
• reply
• counter
• retort

Antonyms for react

• ignore
• neglect
• disregard

Phrases with react

• react against

  to respond to something by opposing or rejecting it

  Example

  Many young people are reacting against the traditional values of their parents.

• react to

  to respond to something in a particular way

  Example

  How did the public react to the news?

• overreact

  to respond more strongly than is necessary or appropriate

  Example

  She tends to overreact to criticism.

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Summary: react in Brief

To 'react' [riˈækt] means to respond to a stimulus or situation, often in a particular way. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as emotional reactions like 'He reacted angrily to the news,' or chemical reactions like 'The chemicals react when mixed together.' 'React' can also be used in phrases like 'react against,' meaning to oppose or reject something, and 'overreact,' meaning to respond more strongly than necessary.