react
intermediateB1/rɪˈækt/ · re-act
To respond or behave in a particular way when something happens.
Meanings
To respond or behave in a particular way when something happens.
کسی واقعے پر کسی خاص طریقے سے جواب دینا یا برتاؤ کرنا۔
ردعمل دینا
rad-e-amal dena
Common Collocations
- react quickly
- react positively
- react to stimuli
Example Sentences
He will react to the news with joy.
وہ خبر پر خوشی کے ساتھ ردعمل دے گا۔
Woh khabar par khushi ke saath rad-e-amal de ga.
Students often react differently to new teaching methods.
طلباء عام طور پر نئی تدریسی طریقوں پر مختلف انداز میں ردعمل دیتے ہیں۔
Talba aam tor par nayi tadreesi tareeqon par mukhtalif andaaz mein rad-e-amal dete hain.
How will you react if you win the lottery?
اگر آپ لاٹری جیت جائیں تو آپ کا کیا ردعمل ہوگا؟
Agar aap lottery jeet jain to aap ka kya rad-e-amal hoga?
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'react' as a quick response to an action.
Imagine a person jumping back when surprised.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اک پل کے لیے تو میرے سامنے آ، / یا بس ردعمل کی خاطر ہی آ۔
Ek pal ke liye to mere samne aa, / Ya bas rad-e-amal ki khatir hi aa.
Come before me for just a moment, / Or come merely to respond.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جیسا کرو گے ویسا بھرو گے
Jaisa karo ge waisa bharo ge
As you do, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "reactus" — to drive back
First known use: 17th century
The word 'react' derived from the Latin 'reactus' to describe a response to a stimulus or action. It has evolved over time to encompass various fields including chemistry, psychology, and everyday interactions.