react

Definition

  • v. show a response or a reaction to something
  • v. act against or in opposition to
  • v. undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions

Word forms

Past tense
reacted
Present participle
reacting
Past participle
reacted
Third person singular
reacts

Example sentences

  1. vi.

    When the alarm went off, everyone started to react quickly.

  2. 醫.

    The doctor observed how the patient would react to the medication.