- past tense form of reciprocate.
- past participle 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
One veteran of Whitehall's corridors told me: "The contempt for the civil service, now amply reciprocated, has left the means by which politicians implement their policy frightened and wary."
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Since the Lilienthals were supportive of Bobby, he reciprocated with gifts: a television satellite dish, a vacuum cleaner, leather goods that he’d buy on trips to Vienna, and special gifts for birthdays and other holidays.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
