Respond in a particular way (5)

I believe the answer is:

react

(Other definitions for react that I've seen before include "Take" , "Respond to something" , "Hit back" , "provide an answer" , "Respond to a stimulus" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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