React

Pronunciation: /riːˈækt/

React (verb)

  1. to behave in a certain way because of something that happened or was said
  2. to undergo a change when mixed with another substance
  3. to respond with dislike or anger to something

Examples

  • People often react quickly to unexpected news.
  • Children react with excitement when they see a playground.

Common collocations: react quickly, react positively, react with surprise, react with oxygen, react chemically

Synonyms of React

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of React

  • when someone chooses not to respond