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Meaning of React
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "react" means to respond to a stimulus or situation, or to act in response to something.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "react" as to act in response to something, or to show a particular emotion or feeling in response to something.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "react" as to do or say something as a response to something that has happened or been done.
Example Uses
- The audience will react differently to the comedy show depending on their sense of humor.
- She reacted quickly to the emergency and called for help.
- The chemical reacted with the other substance to produce a toxic gas.
- He reacted angrily to the news of the job loss.
- The stock market reacted positively to the announcement of the new product.