🔄reciprocity

noun
/ˌrɛsɪˈprɒsɪti/

Meaning

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Mutual exchange, give and take in relationships.

Example Sentences

Friendships are often based on reciprocity and trust.

Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.

The reciprocity in their friendship was admirable.

Example Expressions

law of reciprocity

Synonyms

mutuality, exchange, cooperation, give-and-take, interchange, mutual exchange
Entry 1
mutuality, exchange, cooperation, give-and-take, interchange
Entry 2
mutual exchange, cooperation, give-and-take
Entry 3
mutuality, exchange, give-and-take

Antonyms

selfishness, one-sidedness, imbalance, exploitation, unilateralism
Entry 1
selfishness, one-sidedness, imbalance
Entry 2
selfishness, one-sidedness, exploitation
Entry 3
selfishness, unilateralism, one-sidedness

Collocations

principle of reciprocity, reciprocity agreement, reciprocity law, social reciprocity

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