🤗reciprocate

verb
/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

Meaning

To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.

Example Sentences

She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.

Example Expressions

reciprocate feelings

Synonyms

return, respond, repay, exchange, match

Antonyms

ignore, withhold

Collocations

reciprocate feelings, reciprocate kindness, reciprocate gesture, reciprocate love

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