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/riækt/

verb
to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else

react in a sentence

  • “How did they react when they learned the news?”
  • “She slapped him and called him names, but he didn't react.”
  • “The judge reacted angrily to the suggestion that it hadn't been a fair trial.”
  • “Many people react (badly) to (= are made ill by) penicillin.”

What does “react” mean?

react (verb) means to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else. It is pronounced /riækt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "react" mean?
react (verb) means: to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else
How do you pronounce "react"?
"react" is pronounced /riækt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "react" in a sentence?
Here is "react" used in a sentence: How did they react when they learned the news?

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