English

react

riˈækt, ɹiːˈækt
Meaning: to behave in a particular way in response to something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɹiːˈækt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base react
3rd person singular present reacts
Present participle reacting
Past reacted
Will future will react
Going-to future going to react
Imperative negative don't react / do not react

Example sentences

How did he react to the surprising news?
He reacted belligerently when I asked him to move.
He reacted belligerently when I asked him to move.

Usage Notes

Commonly followed by 'to'. Can also refer to chemical changes between substances.

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