reciprocate
Collocations
4ADJ.
able, same
VERB + RECIPROCATE
didn't, doesn't, wasn't
RECIPROCATE + NOUN
amount, emotions, feelings, monstermon, rima, rima's, s
PREP.
with
Definitions
verb
To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
The USTR isn't reciprocating actual tariffs. It's just placing the biggest tariffs on the countries running the biggest trade surpluses.
To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.
I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly.
Nugget appreciates the generosity! Nugget will reciprocate with a Monstermon card!
To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.
a reciprocating engine
One brawny smith the puffing bellows plies, / And draws and blows reciprocating air.
To counter, retort or retaliate.
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6The USTR isn't reciprocating actual tariffs. It's just placing the biggest tariffs on the countries running the biggest trade surpluses.
WiktionaryI gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly.
WiktionaryNugget appreciates the generosity! Nugget will reciprocate with a Monstermon card!
WiktionarySami didn't reciprocate the same amount of emotional connection that Layla was giving him.
Tatoeba · #7213481Ziri wasn't able to reciprocate Rima's feelings.
Tatoeba · #10798548He doesn't reciprocate my feelings.
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