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

From The Wall Street Journal

Leftist former president Evo Morales expelled Washington's top diplomat in Bolivia after accusing him of supporting a right-wing conspiracy, and the US reciprocated the gesture.

From Barron's

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

From The Wall Street Journal

With respect @JDVance, if your wife encouraged you to re-engage with your faith, why not reciprocate that and engage with Hinduism too?

From Salon

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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