Word REACT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

react

🇺🇸 [rɪˈækt]

Meanings

To respond to a stimulus, situation, or event, often involving emotional or physical changes. Reaction can be either deliberate or instinctive and can vary from calm responses to intense emotional outbursts. People react differently depending on their personalities and experiences.

Examples

• She reacted quickly when she heard the news.
• The team reacted positively to the feedback.
• He didn’t react to the surprise as expected.

Synonyms

respond • reply • counter

Antonyms

ignore • disregard • avoid