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reciprocate

[ri-sip-ruh-keyt] / rɪˈsɪp rəˌkeɪt /


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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky -- who has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in the four-year war -- said Kyiv was willing to reciprocate.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“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

Perhaps I was expected to laugh heartily; or indeed, reciprocate with some remark of my own.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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