Reciprocate: meaning, definitions and examples
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reciprocate
[ rɪˈsɪprəkeɪt ]
social interaction
To respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one. It involves exchanging similar actions or feelings with someone who has shown them to you.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He always reciprocates my invitations to lunch.
- After she gave him a gift, he felt obligated to reciprocate.
- The couple reciprocated each other's love and affection.
- I am happy to reciprocate the favor.
- We should reciprocate kindness with kindness.
Translations
Translations of the word "reciprocate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retribuir
🇮🇳 बदला लेना
🇩🇪 erwidern
🇮🇩 membalas
🇺🇦 відповідати взаємністю
🇵🇱 odwzajemniać
🇯🇵 報いる (むくいる)
🇫🇷 rendre la pareille
🇪🇸 reciprocidad
🇹🇷 karşılık vermek
🇰🇷 보답하다
🇸🇦 رد بالمثل
🇨🇿 opětovat
🇸🇰 opätovať
🇨🇳 回报 (huíbào)
🇸🇮 odgovoriti
🇮🇸 endurgjalda
🇰🇿 қайтару
🇬🇪 პასუხის გაცემა
🇦🇿 qarşılıq vermək
🇲🇽 reciprocidad
Word origin
The word 'reciprocate' has Latin roots, coming from the Latin word 'reciprocatus', which means 'moved back and forth'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of reciprocation has been essential in human interactions throughout history, emphasizing the importance of mutual exchange and response in relationships.