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react

UK/ɹiːˈækt/ US/riˈækt/ common

verb

1.

show a response or a reaction to something

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2.

undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions

  • “The hydrogen and the oxygen react”
3.

act against or in opposition to

  • “She reacts negatively to everything I say”
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Origin

From re- + act. Piecewise doublet of redact.

Phrases

  • react Anderson
  • react Andy
  • wrench react

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