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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

“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

Firstly on countries other than the UK, then on all countries including the UK and finally again on all countries including the UK but where those countries reciprocate with equivalent tariffs on US goods.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

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




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