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Reciprocated: meaning, definitions and examples

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reciprocated

 

[ rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mutual feelings

Reciprocated refers to the act of responding to a gesture, feeling, or action in kind, especially in terms of mutual emotions or actions. It implies a return of a favor, sentiment, or behavior that was initially given or shown by someone else.

Synonyms

exchanged, mutual, repaid, returned

Examples of usage

  • Her affection was reciprocated with a warm smile.
  • The favor was reciprocated with a thank you card.
  • The community reciprocated their support during tough times.
  • Their friendship grew as they reciprocated each other's interests.

Translations

Translations of the word "reciprocated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reciprocado

🇮🇳 प्रतिदान किया गया

🇩🇪 gegenseitig

🇮🇩 dihasilkan kembali

🇺🇦 взаємний

🇵🇱 wzajemny

🇯🇵 相互の

🇫🇷 réciproque

🇪🇸 recíproco

🇹🇷 karşılıklı

🇰🇷 상호적인

🇸🇦 متبادل

🇨🇿 oproti

🇸🇰 vzájomný

🇨🇳 互惠的

🇸🇮 medsebojno

🇮🇸 samskiptin

🇰🇿 өзара

🇬🇪 მიუთითებელი

🇦🇿 qarşılıqlı

🇲🇽 recíproco

Word origin

The word 'reciprocated' comes from the verb 'reciprocate', which has its roots in the Latin word 'reciprocus', meaning 'returning'. This Latin term is derived from 're-' meaning 'back' and 'procare' meaning 'to run' or 'to cause to move'. The concept of reciprocation implies a give-and-take relationship, where actions, feelings, or gestures are mirrored and returned appropriately. The usage of 'reciprocate' in English dates back to the early 17th century, reflecting a growing emphasis on mutual interaction and balance in relationships. In modern contexts, it often applies not only to personal emotions but also to social engagements and business transactions, emphasizing the importance of exchanges that build connections between individuals and groups.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,215, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.