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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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“We’re trying not to pay any visits to family so we’re not forced to reciprocate and have them at home,” Fatemah said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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 audiences a while to reciprocate, however.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

But there are standard exchanges, the dinner party, the birthday gift, the place to stay, that I want to be able to reciprocate.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2024

He felt that he needed her to talk first, in order to reciprocate.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri