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to react
01
to act or behave in a particular way in response to something
Transitive: to react to sth in a specific manner
02
(physics) to be subject to physical or chemical change
Intransitive: to react | to react with a chemical element
03
to show a hostile response to an opposing action
Intransitive: to react against an undesirable action or change
04
(physics) to cause a substance to change by interacting with other substances
Transitive: to react a chemical element with another chemical element
05
to have an adverse reaction to something particular such as food, smell, etc., particularly one that causes illness
Intransitive: to react | to react to an allergen
react
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act
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overreact
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overreact
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reactance
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reactance
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Example
The security team is trained to react decisively to potential threats.
The athlete trained to react instantly to the coach's signals, making split-second decisions during the game.
In a negotiation, it's crucial to react strategically to the other party's proposals.
Drivers must be prepared to react to sudden changes in traffic conditions to avoid accidents on the road.
The political leader had to react promptly to the evolving situation, addressing concerns and making policy adjustments.
