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reactto respond or behave in a particular way as a result of something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to respond or behave in a particular way as a result of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /riˈækt/

Korean meaning: 반응하다, 대응하다

Korean pronunciation: 리-액트 (강세: 액트)

Example Sentences

  • My cat reacts to the doorbell like it's an alien invasion.
  • Students react differently when they hear 'pop quiz'.
  • How will the public react to this new policy?

react

VERB

//riˈækt//

to respond or behave in a particular way as a result of something

react concept
💡 Concept

The chemicals reacted first — then everyone in the room did too.

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🎵 Rhyme

React to the right action — and feel the pure satisfaction.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/riˈækt/
🇬🇧 UK/riˈækt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootact

Origin

라틴어에서 온 단어로, '다시(re-)'와 '행동하다(act)'가 결합된 형태입니다. 원래 어떤 행동에 대해 '다시 행동한다'는 의미에서 '반응한다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

actfactpactintact
act
fact
pact
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat reacts to the doorbell like it's an alien invasion.

😄 Fun example

Students react differently when they hear 'pop quiz'.

How will the public react to this new policy?

The chemicals react when heated to 100 degrees.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

respondreplyanswerbehave

Antonyms

ignoreneglect

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