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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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“Andrew” — from his latest solo album, “Honeymind” —delves into the experience of falling for a straight guy who can’t reciprocate.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Firstly on countries other than the UK, then on all countries including the UK and finally again on all countries including the UK but where those countries reciprocate with equivalent tariffs on US goods.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

But there are standard exchanges, the dinner party, the birthday gift, the place to stay, that I want to be able to reciprocate.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2024

Perhaps I was expected to laugh heartily; or indeed, reciprocate with some remark of my own.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro