Pronunciation: /riˈækt/
noun a response or behavior in reaction to something
A1 I saw her react with surprise when she received the gift.
A2 The baby's react to loud noises is to start crying.
B1 His react to criticism is to become defensive.
B2 The team's react to losing the game was to train harder for the next one.
C1 Her react to the news was one of disbelief and shock.
C2 The politician's react to the scandal was to issue a public apology.
verb to act in response to something
A1 I react quickly when I see a spider.
A2 She reacted with surprise when she heard the news.
B1 The dog reacted aggressively towards the stranger.
B2 He reacted calmly to the unexpected situation.
C1 The politician reacted diplomatically to the criticism.
C2 The CEO reacted decisively to the company's financial crisis.
formal It is important to carefully consider how you react in professional situations.
informal I wonder how she will react when she sees the surprise party we planned for her.
slang Don't overreact, it's not that big of a deal.
figurative Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges at us, and it's crucial to react with grace and resilience.
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