react vs acknowledge

acknowledge vs react

react and acknowledge both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
react	No	No	Yes	No
acknowledge	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, acknowledge is a hyponym of react; that is, acknowledge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than react:

react: show a response or a reaction to something
acknowledge: express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

Other hyponyms of react include treat, bristle, flip, flip out, overreact, answer, accept, stool, respond, greet, explode, accept, answer, decline, refuse, accept, consent, go for, marvel, wonder, notice, refuse, reject, resist.

react (verb)	acknowledge (verb)
undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions	accept as legally binding and valid
show a response or a reaction to something	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
act against or in opposition to	declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
	report the receipt of
	express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

Difference between react and acknowledge

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