Kilo Lingo

/reakθjoˈnaɾ/

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Translation

to react

Word origin

Formed from re- ('again, back') and the base of acción, from Latin actio ('a doing'), from agere ('to drive, do').

Origin
Latin
Root
actio
English cognates
react, reaction, act

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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I did not know how to react to the news.

gran .

The child reacted with a big smile.

¿ ?

How are you going to react if he says no to you?

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The body reacts quickly to the cold.

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It is better to think before reacting.

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This word is part of lesson 68.