- past participle of reciprocate.
- past tense form of reciprocate.
reciprocated
Example Sentences
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Feeling like your generosity is not being reciprocated or even appreciated is frustrating.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
That clemency was reciprocated when the retreating raiders were caught by determined Mohawk forces led by Lawrence, north of Lake Champlain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Unaware that her tender feelings are reciprocated, Mary begins talking about birds, as one does.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
"While he may have sought to foster a personal relationship, I was never interested in that and never reciprocated."
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
I tried, persistently but in vain, to reach out for his love and understanding, and each time he reciprocated by becoming more distant and inscrutable, more morose and frightening to me.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
