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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It is believed Rangers reached the decision after assurances Celtic would reciprocate for any upcoming cup matches at Celtic Park.

From BBC

Nevertheless her desire to turn the page may not be reciprocated.

From Barron's

We tried to reciprocate as much as we could, and I increased my fishing so I could share fish and river prawns with them.

From Literature

Last week, lawmakers passed reforms to reopen Venezuela's nationalized hydrocarbons industry to private players, a move immediately reciprocated with a loosening of US sanctions.

From Barron's

Liberty Energy is adapting its oil and gas equipment, specifically gas-fired reciprocating engines, to provide on-site power for data centers.

From Barron's

reciprocate

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