react (Meaning)
react (v)
show a response or a reaction to something
act against or in opposition to
undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions
react (v. t.)
To act or perform a second time; to do over again; as, to react a play; the same scenes were reacted at Rome.
react (v. i.)
To return an impulse or impression; to resist the action of another body by an opposite force; as, every body reacts on the body that impels it from its natural state.
To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition.
Synonyms & Antonyms of react
react Sentence Examples
- The child reacted positively to the surprise gift.
- The government reacted swiftly to the natural disaster.
- The medicine reacted well with the patient's body.
- The audience reacted with laughter and applause to the comedian.
- The dog reacted aggressively when it saw a stranger.
- The chemical solution reacted violently when mixed with water.
- The athlete reacted with disappointment after losing the race.
- The doctor reacted with concern when they saw the patient's symptoms.
- The teacher reacted with surprise when the student answered the difficult question.
- The market reacted positively to the company's financial report.
FAQs About the word react
show a response or a reaction to something, act against or in opposition to, undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditionsT
respond,reply, interpret, read, construe,answer, handle, return, understand, negotiate
act, cause, behave, cause, act, affect, affect, behave, draw,draw
The child reacted positively to the surprise gift.
The government reacted swiftly to the natural disaster.
The medicine reacted well with the patient's body.
The audience reacted with laughter and applause to the comedian.
