Reciprocate

verb

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.verbTo exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.

2.verbTo 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."

3.verbTo move backwards and forwards, like a piston.

"A reciprocating engine."

4.verbTo counter, retort or retaliate.

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