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

Related Explore See latest videos, charts and news Chew, leading a 14 piece band, has played an instrumental role in modernizing the music of the show, taking it from a classic ballroom feel to one that reacts in real time to pop culture trends. — Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026

Speaking with Extra at the premiere, Hardy reacted to Mirren’s remarks. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

The same America that reacted to September 11 with suspicion toward people like me also made my career possible. — Ayman M. Mohyeldin, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

The clip was an instant hit, reposted and reacted to and viewed and scraped so many times in addition to its original 7 million views on TikTok that its final reach is almost impossible to calculate. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026