Reciprocate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Reciprocate is a verb meaning (transitive) To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
Meaning
(transitive) To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.
- (intransitive) To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.
- (intransitive) To counter, retort or retaliate.
Example Sentences
a reciprocating engine
Nugget appreciates the generosity! Nugget will reciprocate with a Monstermon card!
I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly.
One brawny smith the puffing bellows plies, / And draws and blows reciprocating air.
Word Forms
- reciprocates
- reciprocating
- reciprocated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reciprocity, reciprocal, reward, respond, reply, correspond.
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