transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈsi-prə-ˌkāt ]
verb
( -cat·ed ; -cat·ing )
Date: 1607
transitive verb
1. : to give and take mutually
2. : to return in kind or degree
reciprocate a compliment gracefully
intransitive verb
1. : to make a return for something
we hope to reciprocate for your kindness
2. : to move forward and backward alternately
a reciprocating valve
• re·cip·ro·ca·tor -ˌkā-tər noun
Synonyms:
reciprocate , retaliate , requite , return mean to give back usually in kind or in quantity. reciprocate implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received
reciprocated their hospitality by inviting them for a visit
retaliate usually implies a paying back of injury in exact kind, often vengefully
the enemy retaliated by executing their prisoners
requite implies a paying back according to one's preference and often not equivalently
requited her love with cold indifference
return implies a paying or giving back
returned their call
return good for evil