ʁeaˈɡiːʁən

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Translation

to react (to something)

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Word origin

Borrowed via French réagir from Latin reagere ('to act back'), formed from re- ('again') and agere ('to do, act').

Origin
Latin, via French
Root
reagere
English cognates
react, reaction

Grammar

Verb typeweak, perfect with haben

Examples

.

He reacted immediately to the question.

Stress?

How do you react to stress?

.

The company reacted quickly to the criticism.

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