Definitions

reciprocate

[ri-sip-ruh-keyt] / rɪˈsɪp rəˌkeɪt /

VERB

exchange, alternate; equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

repay retaliate

STRONG

barter correspond interchange match recompense render reply requite respond retort return share square swap swing trade vacillate

WEAK

be equivalent feel in return give-and-take make up for pay one's dues return the compliment scratch one's back serve out tit for tat

Antonyms

STRONG

ask disagree keep question request take

WEAK

deny refuse

Example Sentences

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He capably conveys Doug’s quietly growing affection for Kayleen, but also his confusion and uncertainty about whether or when it might be reciprocated.

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I tried to reciprocate, which would have been easy under normal circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Caterpillar, mainly known for construction equipment, is seeing a spurt in demand from data centers for its turbines and reciprocating engines.

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For some Gen Zers, sweeping layoffs at companies in recent weeks have reinforced the belief that loyalty to an employer won’t be reciprocated.

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The company will use natural gas-powered reciprocating engines and batteries to provide off-grid electricity for data centers.

From Barron's

reciprocate

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