reacts
word · lemma: react
Definition
Behaves or responds in a certain way because of something that happened or was noticed. It can refer to physical, emotional, or chemical changes or responses.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for how a person, animal, or thing responds to an event or stimulus. Often followed by 'to' ('reacts to noise'). In science, describes chemical changes. Not used for starting actions, but for responses. 'React' can be formal or informal depending on context.
Spanish: reaccionaPortuguese (BR): reagePortuguese (PT): reageChinese (Simplified): 反应Chinese (Traditional): 反應Hindi: प्रतिक्रिया करता हैArabic: يردBengali: প্রতিক্রিয়া জানায় - সাড়া দেয়Russian: реагируетJapanese: 反応するVietnamese: phản ứngKorean: 반응하다Turkish: tepki verir - karşılık verir - reaksiyon gösterirUrdu: ردعمل ظاہر کرتا ہےIndonesian: bereaksi - merespons
Example Sentences
She reacts quickly when she hears her name.
basic
The teacher watches how each student reacts to the question.
basic
The medicine reacts with water.
basic
He always reacts badly to criticism.
natural
No one knows how she reacts under pressure.
natural
Watch how the crowd reacts when the team scores.
natural