Meaning & Definition of word "React"

React

/riˈækt/

1. to respond to something by taking action or making a change.
- Example: She decided to react quickly to the emergency situation.
2. to undergo a chemical change as a result of interaction with another substance.
- Example: When vinegar and baking soda are mixed, they react to produce carbon dioxide.
3. to return to a previous state or condition as a response to an event.
- Example: He tends to react negatively to criticism.
4. to exhibit a response to a stimulus.
- Example: The patient will react to the medication within a few hours.

From the Latin 'reactus', meaning 'to act again'.

react to:

To respond to a situation or stimulus.

react against:

To oppose or resist a trend or idea.

knee-jerk reaction:

An automatic or reflexive response.

action:

The process of doing something.

response:

A verbal or written answer.

Meaning: Reacting dramatically or overly emotionally.

Example Sentence: She totally reacted when she found out about the surprise party.