reacts

[/riˈækts/]
verb
reage
1. to respond or act in return to something
She reacts quickly to emergencies.
Ela reage rapidamente a emergências.
2. to undergo a chemical change or interaction
The substance reacts with oxygen when heated.
A substância reage com o oxigênio quando aquecida.
3. to express an emotional response
He reacts negatively to criticism.
Ele reage negativamente à crítica.
4. to engage with content on social media (informal)
Users can reacts with emojis on this platform.
Os usuários podem reagir com emojis nesta plataforma.
In Brazilian digital culture, 'reacts' has gained popularity through social media platforms (Facebook Reactions feature), where 'reagir' is commonly used among younger demographics. The term is widely understood across formal and informal contexts.
NYC Slang
fires back
Synonyms / Sinônimos
respondsactsresponds torepliesbehaves
Antonyms / Antônimos
ignoresdisregardsremains indifferent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reage
standard usage in all contexts
São Paulo
reage
standard usage, commonly used in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reage
standard usage with colloquial variations in informal speech
Portugal
reage
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

reactionreactivereactionaryinteractoverreactunderreact

Related Idioms & Phrases

reacts like a house on fire
reacts in kind
reacts with alacrity
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