React

/riˈækt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to respond to something by taking action or making a change.

She decided to react quickly to the emergency situation.

to undergo a chemical change as a result of interaction with another substance.

When vinegar and baking soda are mixed, they react to produce carbon dioxide.

to return to a previous state or condition as a response to an event.

He tends to react negatively to criticism.

to exhibit a response to a stimulus.

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.

Reacting dramatically or overly emotionally.

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