This is the 728th most frequent Afrikaans word.
reageer
"Reageer" means "to respond" or "to react" in English.
Here, 'reageer' is used in the sense of answering or replying to someone.
Ek reageer op jou vraag met 'n antwoord.
I am responding to your question with an answer.
In this context, 'reageer' refers to the reaction of the child to medical or therapeutic measures.
Die kind het goed gereageer op die behandeling.
The child responded well to the treatment.
Here, 'reageer' describes the behavior or response of a person in challenging circumstances.