reciprocate
to give, feel, etc., in return.
to give and receive reciprocally; interchange: to reciprocate favors.
to cause to move alternately backward and forward.
to make a return, as for something given.
to make interchange.
to be correspondent.
to move alternately backward and forward.
Origin of reciprocate
1Other words for reciprocate
Other words from reciprocate
- re·cip·ro·ca·tive, re·cip·ro·ca·to·ry [ri-sip-ruh-kuh-tawr-ee], /rɪˈsɪp rə kəˌtɔr i/, adjective
- re·cip·ro·ca·tor, noun
- non·re·cip·ro·cat·ing, adjective
- un·re·cip·ro·cat·ing, adjective
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How to use reciprocate in a sentence
My cousin reciprocated by mailing me a fairly expensive gift card to a restaurant where I rarely dine.
Miss Manners: Sorry, receptionists aren’t going to remember your name | Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostIowa State has not traditionally been a college football program that reciprocates heightened expectations with on-field success.
The Secret To Iowa State’s Improbable Season? Balance. | Josh Planos | December 15, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightEvery chance she got, she would playfully swat at Luna with her front paws, and expect Luna to reciprocate.
‘The Mozart of fungi’: For ages, truffle hunting has been one of the most challenging pursuits on earth. Then the pandemic hit | Bernhard Warner | December 12, 2020 | FortuneThere is a state compact where they will reciprocate and recognize parts of their license or education, but you still usually have to go through a process and it takes weeks even if they are part of that compact.
A depleted workforce and no end in sight: An inside look at America’s ailing health care industry | Erika Fry | December 8, 2020 | FortuneChina quickly reciprocated by sanctioning 11 prominent Americans.
The world’s money transfer system is China’s Achilles heel in its sanctions battle against the US | Mary Hui | August 19, 2020 | Quartz
“She was always aloof, quiet, and never put out any effort to reciprocate,” Wall said.
Utah’s Murderer Mom Is a Monster but She’s Not the First | Steve Miller | April 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd world powers said they were ready to reciprocate, if Iran gave significant assurances.
Western and Iranian Diplomats Upbeat after Swiss Talks on Security Issues | Ali Gharib | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Israelis reciprocate with unique intelligence assistance.
They treat the Yemenis with contempt, and the Yemenis reciprocate.
When we meet in debates, Karl is cordial—even genial—and I do my best to reciprocate.
This dedication is very precious, as indicating your regard for me, and on my part I reciprocate your feeling.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyI can assure you it would have been very pleasant and interesting, for I, too, warmly reciprocate your sympathy.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyTo-day we reciprocate by sending Western farmers with capital into the Canadian Northwest.
The Old World in the New | Edward Alsworth RossI must, however, allow that Mr. Henson is a courteous disputant, and I hope I shall reciprocate his good feeling.
Flowers of Freethought | George W. FooteHence, there was always some truth in the charge of his friends that he failed to reciprocate their devotion with his favors.
Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) | William H. Herndon
British Dictionary definitions for reciprocate
/ (rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt) /
to give or feel in return
to move or cause to move backwards and forwards
(intr) to be correspondent or equivalent
Origin of reciprocate
1Derived forms of reciprocate
- reciprocation, noun
- reciprocative or reciprocatory, adjective
- reciprocator, noun
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