: If a neighbor invites you to dinner, you reciprocate by hosting them later.
: "She was quick to reciprocate his kindness with a thoughtful thank-you note".
: "The two companies engaged in reciprocity, each offering benefits that helped the other grow".
Is the "payback" for something (a favor) or bad (an argument)? English Word of the Day: RECIPROCATE
: If someone shows you love or admiration and you feel the same, those feelings are reciprocated.
: If a friend helps you move, you reciprocate by helping them paint their house.
(verb) means to give or feel something in return for a gesture, action, or emotion. It is the human instinct to "pay back" a favor or match the energy someone else has given you. 💡 Core Meaning
