Associations to the word «Reciprocate»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
RECIPROCATE, verb. (transitive) To mutually give and take something; to interchange.
RECIPROCATE, verb. (transitive) To give something in response.
RECIPROCATE, verb. (intransitive) To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.
RECIPROCATE, verb. (intransitive) To counter, retort or retaliate.
Dictionary definition
RECIPROCATE, verb. Act, feel, or give mutually or in return; "We always invite the neighbors and they never reciprocate!".
RECIPROCATE, verb. Alternate the direction of motion of; "the engine reciprocates the propeller".
Wise words
The difference between the right word and the almost right
word is the difference between lightning and a lightning
bug.