Reciprocate | Mean of reciprocate in English Dictionary
/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/
- Verb
- to do (something) for or to someone who has done something similar for or to you
- She was harshly criticized, but she did not defend herself or reciprocate in any way. [=she did not criticize the people who criticized her]
- They appreciated her kindness but were not ready to reciprocate the gesture.
- to have (a feeling) for someone who has the same feeling for you
- It broke his heart to learn that his love was not reciprocated. [=that the person he loved did not love him]
- to move back and forth again and again
- a reciprocating saw
