react
Derived from the Latin 'reactus', meaning 'to act in response'.
VERB
(1)
[/riˈækt/en-US]
respond
commonformal
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counter
common
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reply
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act in response
untranslatable
(This phrase captures the concept but is not a single word translation.)
To react means to act in response to something. This can involve responding emotionally, physically, or verbally to a stimulus or situation. The term has origins from the Latin 'reactus', meaning 'to act in response'. It encompasses a broad range of responses, from thoughtful replies to instinctual actions.
| 3rd_person_singular | past | present_participle |
|---|---|---|
| reacts | reacted | reacting |
- When the crowd began to cheer, the performer decided to react by engaging more with the audience. — 観客が歓声を上げ始めると、パフォーマーは観衆との関わりを深めることで反応することに決めました。
- She didn't react immediately to the criticism but took some time to consider it. — 彼女は批判にすぐに反応せず、しばらく考える時間を取りました。
- In emergencies, it's crucial to react quickly and effectively. — 緊急時には、迅速かつ効果的に反応することが重要です。
register: formal
