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

The Wall Street firm crunched the numbers on what's most likely to happen following Tuesday's election, and how stocks are likely to react. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Everyone reacts differently to the time change, but being adaptable makes the darkness a little easier on your physical and mental health, according to Richardson. — Amanda Callahan, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Duke’s Darren Harris reacts in the second half against Virginia during the finals of the ACC Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 14, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Coming out of the break, Seattle found the breakthrough in the 68th minute from a corner kick, with Jordan Bugg reacting first to a loose ball in the box and slotting it home to pull ahead. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026