React

Verb:

1. To act in response to something that happens or is said.
   • Example: How did she react when you told her the news?
   • Prepositions: react to, react against, react with (e.g., react to criticism, react against injustice, react with anger)
2. To behave in a particular way as a result of something.
   • Example: Some people react badly to stress.
   • Prepositions: react to, react against (e.g., react to pressure, react against authority)

Noun:

1. A response to a stimulus, situation, or person.
   • Example: His reaction to the proposal was unexpected.
   • Collocations: strong reaction, adverse reaction, allergic reaction, immediate reaction, emotional reaction

Collocations:

• React quickly (e.g., Firefighters need to react quickly to emergencies.)
• React negatively/positively (e.g., Investors reacted negatively to the news of the company’s losses.)
• React emotionally (e.g., She tends to react emotionally in stressful situations.)
• React with anger/surprise/etc. (e.g., He reacted with anger when he heard the accusations.)

Example Sentences:

1. How did you react when you found out about the promotion?
2. The audience reacted enthusiastically to the performance.
3. She tends to react defensively when criticized.
4. His body reacted adversely to the medication.
5. The government’s decision caused a strong reaction among the public.
6. It’s important to react calmly in emergencies.
7. He reacted with surprise when he saw the final score.
8. She reacted quickly to avoid the oncoming traffic.
9. They reacted positively to the new marketing strategy.
10. The patient’s skin reacted badly to the new treatment.
11. The dog reacted aggressively to the stranger.
12. She reacted with joy when she heard the news.
13. He reacted against the unfair treatment of his colleagues.
14. Our bodies react instinctively to danger.
15. How should we react to this unexpected turn of events?
16. The company reacted swiftly to the economic downturn.
17. She reacted with concern to his sudden illness.
18. The child reacted with fear to the loud noise.
19. He reacted emotionally to the touching story.
20. The students reacted with excitement to the surprise announcement.
21. He tends to react impulsively in difficult situations.
22. She reacted negatively to the criticism of her work.
23. The athletes reacted quickly to the referee’s decision.
24. The community reacted strongly to the proposed changes.
25. They reacted with relief when they heard she was safe.
26. How will the markets react to the new government policies?
27. She reacted with disbelief to his sudden resignation.
28. The team reacted with determination after losing the first game.
29. He reacted defensively to the accusations.
30. The patient’s body reacted badly to the treatment.
31. It’s important to understand how different cultures react to gestures.
32. He tends to react aggressively when challenged.
33. The chemicals reacted with each other unexpectedly.
34. The audience reacted with laughter to the comedian’s joke.
35. The plant reacted positively to the new fertilizer.
36. The animals reacted instinctively to the approaching storm.
37. She reacted calmly despite the pressure.
38. He reacted with skepticism to the sales pitch.
39. The body’s immune system reacts to foreign substances.
40. The software reacted slowly to the increased demand.
41. The teacher reacted gently to the student’s mistake.
42. The child reacted with curiosity to the new toy.
43. She reacted with determination to prove herself.
44. They reacted cautiously to the new proposal.
45. He reacted with confusion to the complex instructions.
46. Investors reacted cautiously to the uncertainty in the market.
47. She reacted with annoyance to the constant interruptions.
48. The patient reacted well to the new medication.
49. The organization reacted swiftly to the natural disaster.
50. How people react to stress varies widely.