Definitions

reciprocated

[ri-sip-ruh-key-tid] / rɪˈsɪp rəˌkeɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

changed

Synonyms

STRONG

alternated bartered commutated interchanged replaced restored returned reversed rotated shuffled substituted swapped switched traded transferred transposed

Antonyms

WEAK

final kept permanent placed stabilized stored unchanged unmodified unvaried

ADJECTIVE

mutual

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bilateral collective reciprocal

WEAK

associated communal conjoint conjunct connected convertible correlative dependent give-and-take given and taken interactive interchangeable interchanged interdependent intermutual joint partaken participated public related requited respective returned two-sided united

Antonyms

WEAK

detached dissociated distinct separate unshared

ADJECTIVE

reciprocative

Synonyms

WEAK

associated bilateral collective communal conjoint conjunct connected convertible correlative dependent give-and-take given and taken interactive interchangeable interchanged interdependent intermutual joint partaken participated public reciprocal related requited respective returned two-sided united

ADJECTIVE

repeated

Synonyms

STRONG

copied duplicated imitated recast redone reduplicated refashioned remade replicated reproduced reworked

WEAK

done over

Example Sentences

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Since the Cold War, the U.S. had provided a “nuclear umbrella” to other nations, which reciprocated by holding a disproportionate share of their reserves in dollars and Treasury securities, he wrote in an email.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Nevertheless her desire to turn the page may not be reciprocated.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

For some Gen Zers, sweeping layoffs at companies in recent weeks have reinforced the belief that loyalty to an employer won’t be reciprocated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

In his Instagram story, McCaffrey reciprocated the sentiment, posting a photo of himself holding his baby girl.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025

Zlata then reciprocated by passing the baton to the Freedom Writers.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

reciprocated

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