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Definition reciprocate in American English

reciprocate verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/
1

to have the same feelings toward someone that they have for you

Example

She has feelings for him that he can't reciprocate.

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2

to do the same thing for someone that they have done for you

Example

I would like to reciprocate your fine hospitality.

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Definition reciprocate in American English