Reciprocate Meaning in English
word
ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt
ri-SIP-ruh-kayt
ɹɪsˈɪpɹəkˌeɪt
ri-SIP-ru-kayt
Definition
To give back the same feeling, action, or favor that someone has shown you. It is often used when someone returns kindness, love, or a gesture.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'return' or 'give back.' Common collocations: 'reciprocate feelings,' 'reciprocate a gesture.' Often used in emotional or polite contexts; less common in casual conversation.
Spanish: corresponder - reciprocarPortuguese (BR): retribuir - corresponderPortuguese (PT): retribuir - corresponderChinese (Simplified): 回报 - 回应Chinese (Traditional): 回報 - 回應Hindi: प्रतिदान देना - जवाब देनाArabic: يُبادل - يُقابل بالمثلBengali: প্রতিক্রিয়া করা - প্রতিদান দেয়াRussian: взаимно отвечать - отвечать взаимностьюJapanese: 応える - 報いるVietnamese: đáp lại - đáp trảKorean: 보답하다 - 응답하다Turkish: karşılık vermekUrdu: بدلہ دینا - جواب دیناIndonesian: membalas - membalas budi
Example Sentences
I helped her move, and she reciprocated by baking me a cake.
basic
If someone smiles at you, it is polite to reciprocate.
basic
He wanted to reciprocate her kindness.
basic
She confessed her feelings, but he couldn't reciprocate.
natural
I really appreciate your invitation, and I’d love to reciprocate sometime.
natural
Gifts are meant to be given without expecting the other person to reciprocate.
natural