react

/riˈækt/ verb A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

To respond or behave in a particular way when something happens.

💡 "React" means to respond to something.

Example Sentences

I don ’ t know how to react to that news .

I react quickly when I hear a loud noise .

I react quickly when someone calls my name .

Word in Context

Anna puts a small plant on the window . She waters it every day and watches it grow . The sun comes and the plant reacts by turning its leaves to the light . Anna is happy and takes a photo for her friend .

Common Phrases

react to react with

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