How to Pronounce "reciprocate"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt
British English
ɹɪsˈɪpɹəkˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SIP-ruh-kayt
UK
ri-SIP-ru-kayt
Listen in Context
I helped her move, and she reciprocated by baking me a cake.
If someone smiles at you, it is polite to reciprocate.
He wanted to reciprocate her kindness.
She confessed her feelings, but he couldn't reciprocate.