Synonyms for

Reacts

Verb / ri:ˈækts / Another word for reacts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

React means to act in response to something.

Synonyms & similar words

respond react oppose responds answers acknowledges retorts counteracts retaliates reciprocates behaves moves changes alters shifts adapts modifies transforms converts mutates metamorphoses evolves develops

Synonyms by register

Formal

responds answers retorts rejoins

Informal

fights back talks back pushes back gets back

Literary

quivers flinches recoils

Antonyms

ignores disregards neglects unresponsiveness indifference apathy

Common collocations

  • reacts emotionally
  • reacts quickly
  • reacts strongly
  • reacts badly
  • reacts positively
  • reacts instinctively
  • reacts violently

Word family

noun reaction
verb react
adjective reactive
adverb reactively

Usage note

The word 'reacts' implies a response to a stimulus or event. Be mindful of the context; a strong 'reaction' can be positive or negative.

Example sentences

  1. He reacts differently to spicy food than she does.
  2. She always reacts with kindness.
  3. He reacts to loud noises by covering his ears.
  4. The chemicals react when mixed together.
  5. She reacts to criticism by becoming defensive.

Quotes

  • The measure of intelligence is the ability to change. - Albert Einstein
  • It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change. - Charles Darwin
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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