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reciprocate

[ri-sip-ruh-keyt] / rɪˈsɪp rəˌkeɪt /


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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had "repeatedly stated" it was ready for a ceasefire over Easter, and was willing to reciprocate.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

“Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties,” Modi responded in a social-media post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 15, 2025

It took Roberts — born in Naha, Okinawa, to a Japanese mother and American father — a year to reciprocate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

It took audiences a while to reciprocate, however.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

I was terrified that if he knew how I felt about him and didn't reciprocate my feelings, then we'd cease to be friends.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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