react — to 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/
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
The chemicals reacted first — then everyone in the room did too.
RE the ACTION — to react is just an action answering back.
React to the right action — and feel the pure satisfaction.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, combining the prefix 're-' (again, back) and the verb 'agere' (to do, to act). The word originally meant 'to act again' or 'to act in response to,' eventually developing the modern sense of 'to respond or behave in answer to a stimulus or action.'
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + act (from Latin agere, to do or act). The prefix 're-' indicates a response or counter-action to an initial stimulus or event.
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📝Examples
“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?”
“The chemicals react when heated to 100 degrees.”
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