How to Use "React" with Example Sentences

react (v): to act in a particular way when something happens

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Used with adverbs:

"He reacted slowly to the situation."
(slowly, calmly, angrily, violently, badly, strongly, poorly, emotionally, cautiously, strangely)

"They did not react rationally to the announcement."
(rationally, well, appropriately)

"I reacted instinctively when the fire started."
(instinctively, automatically, quickly, immediately, instantly)

"People react differently in certain situations."
(differently)

Used with prepositions:

"They reacted against the decision."
(against, to)

"The city reacted with violence."
(with, in)

"She reacted by slapping him."
(by)