Reciprocate
v. re·cip·ro·cat·ed, re·cip·ro·cat·ing, re·cip·ro·cates
v. tr.
- To give or take mutually; interchange.
- To show, feel, or give in response or return.
v. intr.
- To move back and forth alternately.
- To give and take something mutually.
- To make a return for something given or done.
- To be complementary or equivalent.
re·cipro·cative adj.
re·cipro·cator n.
Synonyms: reciprocate, requite, return
These verbs mean to give, take, or feel reciprocally: doesn't reciprocate favors; consideration requited with disregard; return a compliment.
reciprocate
v 1: act, feel, or give mutually or in return; "We always invite the neighbors and they never reciprocate!"
2: alternate the direction of motion of; "the engine reciprocates the propeller"
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