React
/riˈækt/noun
To respond to something in a particular way.
Did you know?In the alchemical tradition, reactions were seen as transformations that could reveal hidden truths about the material world and the self.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
reagere
“To drive back or respond to.”
Old French
Old French
reacter
“To act in response.”
Middle English
Middle English
reacten
“To act again or respond.”
Modern English
English
react
“To respond to a stimulus or situation.”