react
Translation
to react, to respond
Examples
How did she react to the news?
How did she react to the news?
The two chemicals react with each other.
The two chemicals react with each other.
Grammar Patterns
((to sth.)) to respond to (sth.) How did she react to the news?
((against sth.)) to oppose (sth.) The public reacted against the new tax.
((with sth.)) (chemistry) to change when mixed with (sth.) The acid reacts with the metal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: respond, reply; Antonyms: ignore, overlook
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back, again) + 'agere' (to do, act). Literally 'to act back'.
Memory Tips
Think 're-act': to act again or in response to something.