# reacting

**Pronunciation:** riˈæktɪŋ · re-AK-ting

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

Acting in response to a stimulus, event, or situation.

## Examples

- She was reacting to the sudden news by staying completely silent.
- The chemical solution began reacting immediately upon contact with the metal.
- Investors are reacting to the market volatility by selling their shares.

## Synonyms

- responding — The most general term for answering or acting in return.
- answering — Typically used for verbal or written replies.
- countering — Implies acting against an opposing force or argument.
- reciprocating — Suggests returning a gesture or action in kind.

## Common patterns

- react to — to respond to a specific stimulus or event — How will the public react to the new policy?
- react by — to describe the specific action taken in response — He reacted by walking out of the room.

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