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re·act
 react
- pronunciation:
- ri
aekt
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
reacted, reacting, reacts |
| definition 1: |
to act in response to a stimulus or influence.
She thought it was an innocent comment, but he reacted with fury.She reacted strangely to the news of the accident.
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| definition 2: |
to respond in opposition to some act, force, or condition.
The nobles reacted against the unreasonable demands of the king. |
| definition 3: |
to ignite a reciprocal action or a counteracting force or effect (often fol. by on or upon)
Harsh discipline may react upon the children in ways that you would not wish.- similar words:
- respond
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| definition 4: |
of chemicals, to undergo change when combined.
Rust is formed when iron reacts with hydrogen and oxygen. |
| related words: |
act, answer, kick, reply, return, spring, start |
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