Synonyms of react

react

verb

rē-ˈakt 

as in to respond

to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence)

it was my first touchdown, and I didn't know how to react to the cheers of the crowd

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respond
• reply
• answer
• return
• understand
• read
• interpret
• manage
• retaliate
• handle
• negotiate
• construe
• cope (with)
• take
• contend (with)
• grapple (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• act
• cause
• affect
• behave
• draw
• effect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of react

That cuts down on teams simply reacting to a customer who is already dissatisfied. — Prathap Rao, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The crowd reacts largely positively, which is probably expected of a Spanish festival in 2026, when the green, red, and black flag is flown on almost every rambla. — E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

Boxwoods react well to pruning and are great candidates for topiaries or regular shaping. — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

The hair-raising conversation came up when Jones and Bush Hager were reacting to a recent viral interview with Keke Palmer. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026