Definitions for react
riˈæktre·act

Princeton's WordNet(2.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. react, respond(verb)

   show a response or a reaction to something

2. react, oppose(verb)

   act against or in opposition to

   "She reacts negatively to everything I say"

3. react(verb)

   undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions

   "The hydrogen and the oxygen react"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. react(Verb)

   To act or perform a second time; to do over again; as, to react a play; the same scenes were reacted at Rome.

2. react(Verb)

   To return an impulse or impression; to resist the action of another body by an opposite force; as, every body reacts on the body that impels it from its natural state.

3. react(Verb)

   To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. React(verb)

   to act or perform a second time; to do over again; as, to react a play; the same scenes were reacted at Rome

2. React(verb)

   to return an impulse or impression; to resist the action of another body by an opposite force; as, every body reacts on the body that impels it from its natural state

3. React(verb)

   to act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition

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1. React

   React is Erick Sermon's fifth album. It received mediocre critical and commercial success despite featuring the single "React" which was a Rhythmic Top 40 and Billboard Hot 100 hit. John Bush of Allmusic describes it as being a "hardcore follow-up to his 2001 crossover hit Music" as well as commenting on its "dark tone" and "raw raps".

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. React

   rē-akt′, v.t. to act anew.—v.i. to return an impulse in the opposite direction: to act mutually on each other.—n. Reac′tion, action resisting other action: mutual action: backward tendency from revolution, reform, or progress.—adj Reac′tionary, for or implying reaction.—n. one who attempts to reverse political action.—n. Reac′tionist.—adj Reac′tive.—adv. Reac′tively.—ns. Reac′tiveness, Reactiv′ity.

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British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'react' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4415

2. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'react' in Verbs Frequency: #611

Anagrams for react »

1. caret, cater, crate, recta, trace

2. Crate

3. Recta

4. Trace

How to pronounce react?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of react in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of react in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of react in a Sentence

1. RVM:

   To be Happier, Healthier, and Wealthier choose a Positive Mental Attitude. React and respond Positively. That’s the biggest wealth of life.

2. Sebastien Imbourg:

   In a few months we will see who has really kept their promises ... and how our customers react, i sleep well today.

3. Ernesto Araujo:

   I think President Bolsonaro reacted in the way he needed to react, we lament the fact that there was this type of behavior and offense by the president of France, but I'm certain the Brazilians are comfortable with the position of President Bolsonaro.

4. Scott Kennedy:

   The key questions during that time are what will happen to financial markets, how will U.S. voters react and will China's economy start to wobble.

5. Pete Williams:

   I think what the government has suggested is, this is tough, but we're prepared to get tougher if people don't react, because you have facts. The evidence is now coming through that this is a major, major distraction and cause of accidents and fatalities.

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