Reciprocate
verb
To do something for someone because they have done something for you.
She sent him a gift to reciprocate his hospitality.
Often appears as...
- reciprocate a favor
- reciprocate a gesture
verb
To show the same feelings as someone else, or to behave in the same way as someone else.
Sadly, my feelings for him were not reciprocated.
Often appears as...
- reciprocate love
- reciprocate admiration
verb
In mechanics, for a part of a machine to move backwards and forwards.
In this motor, the piston reciprocates in the cylinder.
Often appears as...
- reciprocate movement
- reciprocate in a pattern
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To do something for someone because they have done something for you.
She sent him a gift to reciprocate his hospitality.
Often appears as...
- reciprocate a favor
- reciprocate a gesture
verb
To show the same feelings as someone else, or to behave in the same way as someone else.
Sadly, my feelings for him were not reciprocated.
Often appears as...
- reciprocate love
- reciprocate admiration
verb
In mechanics, for a part of a machine to move backwards and forwards.
In this motor, the piston reciprocates in the cylinder.
Often appears as...
- reciprocate movement
- reciprocate in a pattern
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Social Expectations
Reciprocating might be expected in social situations to maintain balance in relationships.
After receiving career advice from her mentor, she felt obliged to reciprocate with a thoughtful thank-you note.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Material
Reciprocating can involve intangible actions like support or kindness, not just physical gifts.
He decided to reciprocate her support during his illness by always being there for her.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Expectations
Reciprocating might be expected in social situations to maintain balance in relationships.
After receiving career advice from her mentor, she felt obliged to reciprocate with a thoughtful thank-you note.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Material
Reciprocating can involve intangible actions like support or kindness, not just physical gifts.
He decided to reciprocate her support during his illness by always being there for her.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Expectations
Reciprocating might be expected in social situations to maintain balance in relationships.
After receiving career advice from her mentor, she felt obliged to reciprocate with a thoughtful thank-you note.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Material
Reciprocating can involve intangible actions like support or kindness, not just physical gifts.
He decided to reciprocate her support during his illness by always being there for her.
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The doctors, nurses and...
knowing there are people like IDA and those doctors, who are exhibiting the absolute best of humanity, and it was like an absolute reciprocation. IDA and these Syrians and many people in places of conflict feel very unheard and unseen. And I think the fact that -- and they see things through the prism of government,
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Reel Talk Ep. 11 -...
reciprocated back my way hey I'm a firm believer in karma and doing the right thing and and and that's what I was doing right there it always seems like you're playing the long game and Paul I think you know a little bit about that as well you've been in this fishery for a long time yourself how important is
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The US is back in the...
and we wish you the very best. Can I reciprocate for a minute? First of all, I want to thank you for your extraordinary leadership for years, I can remember when you were leading us in the Senate on this, and you've done so much since. And I am personally delighted to be working with you on this again
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Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...
looking fine that's three youngsters there that's eyes are looking fine to me so I'm thinking the one that we used to see is a little bit more on the left maybe it will show itself soon as one of the adults not heard turn for some love reciprocating that's marvelous that were
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My $500 house in Detroit...
cut into chunks with a reciprocating saw. I lived nearly two years without heat, woke up out of a dead sleep multiple times to gunshots, was attacked by a pack of wild dogs and ripped my kitchen cabinets from an abandoned school as they were actively tearing that school down.
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A year in the life of...
they begin competing for her affections. Each has spurs on its hind legs containing a potent snake-like venom. One male fights the other off and courts the female over several weeks, swimming alongside her, and occasionally biting her tail. Eventually, she reciprocates,
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Islamophobia killed my...
her reciprocated joy, and my emotions begin to overwhelm me. I move to the back of the hall and burst into tears. And the second the song finishes playing, he beelines towards me, buries me into his arms and rocks me back and forth. Even in that moment,
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The Power of Choice PIPE...
latching societies these are societies in which people give gifts and the purpose of a gift is to give a gift and gain status by giving a big gift shaming the other person who requires an obligation to reciprocate with an even
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My 5 lives as an artist...
and then I said I'm the man, I'm the man, and I have to reciprocate. I have to travel seven oceans, and I have to come and see you. I did that twice, and I went broke. So then I said, "Nets, what do I do?"
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Meet my robot...
with someone who does not reciprocate the feeling mm-hmm yeah or the wonderful thing about resting in the arms of someone you love here in my hands I have scars have one
Video examples
The doctors, nurses and...
knowing there are people like IDA and those doctors, who are exhibiting the absolute best of humanity, and it was like an absolute reciprocation. IDA and these Syrians and many people in places of conflict feel very unheard and unseen. And I think the fact that -- and they see things through the prism of government,
Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 11 -...
reciprocated back my way hey I'm a firm believer in karma and doing the right thing and and and that's what I was doing right there it always seems like you're playing the long game and Paul I think you know a little bit about that as well you've been in this fishery for a long time yourself how important is
Video examples
The US is back in the...
and we wish you the very best. Can I reciprocate for a minute? First of all, I want to thank you for your extraordinary leadership for years, I can remember when you were leading us in the Senate on this, and you've done so much since. And I am personally delighted to be working with you on this again
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...
looking fine that's three youngsters there that's eyes are looking fine to me so I'm thinking the one that we used to see is a little bit more on the left maybe it will show itself soon as one of the adults not heard turn for some love reciprocating that's marvelous that were
Video examples
My $500 house in Detroit...
cut into chunks with a reciprocating saw. I lived nearly two years without heat, woke up out of a dead sleep multiple times to gunshots, was attacked by a pack of wild dogs and ripped my kitchen cabinets from an abandoned school as they were actively tearing that school down.
Video examples
A year in the life of...
they begin competing for her affections. Each has spurs on its hind legs containing a potent snake-like venom. One male fights the other off and courts the female over several weeks, swimming alongside her, and occasionally biting her tail. Eventually, she reciprocates,
Video examples
Islamophobia killed my...
her reciprocated joy, and my emotions begin to overwhelm me. I move to the back of the hall and burst into tears. And the second the song finishes playing, he beelines towards me, buries me into his arms and rocks me back and forth. Even in that moment,
Video examples
The Power of Choice PIPE...
latching societies these are societies in which people give gifts and the purpose of a gift is to give a gift and gain status by giving a big gift shaming the other person who requires an obligation to reciprocate with an even
Video examples
My 5 lives as an artist...
and then I said I'm the man, I'm the man, and I have to reciprocate. I have to travel seven oceans, and I have to come and see you. I did that twice, and I went broke. So then I said, "Nets, what do I do?"
Video examples
Meet my robot...
with someone who does not reciprocate the feeling mm-hmm yeah or the wonderful thing about resting in the arms of someone you love here in my hands I have scars have one
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Quote examples
Phil Elverum
American Musician
I've sort of accidentally put myself in this position where I opened up the story of my life, and of course people want to reciprocate and open up to me. I'm OK at it, I don't make people feel worse, but it's strange to find myself in this role, all of a sudden, that I never would have pursued.
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Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Ukrainian Dancer
From the fans to the hands that move the props to the producers who help me with concepts and wardrobe that helps me with I pour my heart into every single detail, so to see that reciprocated, that support meant the world to me.
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Karan Johar
Indian Director
I have invariably been in love when I haven't had the same reciprocated emotion at all. I don't choose to talk about my personal life because I believe that I don't want to, and I believe my personal life is personal.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Indian Actress
What's blessed about my life is that I have been able to connect with the global audience on a regular basis. I am thankful for everybody's love, and I reciprocate that, but I also have to deliver on every occasion.
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Chanda Kochhar
Indian Businesswoman
While working hard for my career, I looked after my family and have been there for my mother and in-laws when they needed me around. They reciprocated in kind with their unconditional love and support for my career.
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Koel Mallick
Indian Actress
I am basically very introvert and shy, but when in the presence of the audience, my celeb image requires me to reciprocate their affection.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I know that love is real when it's not convenient, when it's not selfish, when it's challenged, sometimes even if it's not reciprocated.
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Washington Irving
American Writer
Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.
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Selah Louise Marley
Those who love so hard, we question if our passion can ever truly be reciprocated.
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Paul Valery
French Poet
We are enriched by our reciprocate differences.
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Phil Elverum
American Musician
I've sort of accidentally put myself in this position where I opened up the story of my life, and of course people want to reciprocate and open up to me. I'm OK at it, I don't make people feel worse, but it's strange to find myself in this role, all of a sudden, that I never would have pursued.
Quote examples
Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Ukrainian Dancer
From the fans to the hands that move the props to the producers who help me with concepts and wardrobe that helps me with I pour my heart into every single detail, so to see that reciprocated, that support meant the world to me.
Quote examples
Karan Johar
Indian Director
I have invariably been in love when I haven't had the same reciprocated emotion at all. I don't choose to talk about my personal life because I believe that I don't want to, and I believe my personal life is personal.
Quote examples
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Indian Actress
What's blessed about my life is that I have been able to connect with the global audience on a regular basis. I am thankful for everybody's love, and I reciprocate that, but I also have to deliver on every occasion.
Quote examples
Chanda Kochhar
Indian Businesswoman
While working hard for my career, I looked after my family and have been there for my mother and in-laws when they needed me around. They reciprocated in kind with their unconditional love and support for my career.
Quote examples
Koel Mallick
Indian Actress
I am basically very introvert and shy, but when in the presence of the audience, my celeb image requires me to reciprocate their affection.
Quote examples
Viola Davis
American Actress
I know that love is real when it's not convenient, when it's not selfish, when it's challenged, sometimes even if it's not reciprocated.
Quote examples
Washington Irving
American Writer
Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.
Quote examples
Selah Louise Marley
Those who love so hard, we question if our passion can ever truly be reciprocated.
Quote examples
Paul Valery
French Poet
We are enriched by our reciprocate differences.
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