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re·act

react

 
 
pronunciation:
ri aekt
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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: reacts, reacting, reacted
definition 1: to act in response to a stimulus or influence (often fol. by "to").
She thought it was an innocent comment, but he reacted with fury.She reacted strangely to the news of the accident.
 
definition 2: to respond in opposition to some act, force, or condition (often fol by "against").
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
definition 4: of chemicals, to undergo change when combined (often fol. by "with").
Rust is formed when iron reacts with hydrogen and oxygen.Let's look at how these chemicals will react when we combine them.
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