CEFR B1

reacted

verb

Meaning

Acted in response to a specific stimulus, event, or situation.

Examples

She reacted calmly when she heard the bad news.
The market reacted sharply to the unexpected interest rate hike.

Synonyms: responded, replied, countered, reciprocated

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reacted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: riˈæktɪd

Definition

Acted in response to a specific stimulus, event, or situation.

Examples

She reacted calmly when she heard the bad news.
The market reacted sharply to the unexpected interest rate hike.
His body reacted to the cold by shivering uncontrollably.

How to Use reacted

react to (prepositional phrase): To respond to a specific cause or stimulus. — "How did the audience react to the final scene?"
react with (prepositional phrase): To interact chemically with another substance. — "Oxygen will react with iron to form rust."

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