RECIPROCATE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RECIPROCATE?

Need another word that means the same as “reciprocate”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “reciprocate” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reciprocate” are: do the same, do the same in return, respond in kind, return the favour, requite, return, feel in return, give in return, repay, give back

Reciprocate as a Verb

Definitions of "Reciprocate" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reciprocate” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Act, feel, or give mutually or in return.
• (of a part of a machine) move backwards and forwards in a straight line.
• Feel (affection or love) for someone in the same way that they feel it for oneself.
• Alternate the direction of motion of.
• Respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

Synonyms of "Reciprocate" as a verb (10 Words)

do the same	Proceed or get along.
do the same in return	Create or design, often in a certain way.
feel in return	Be felt or perceived in a certain way.
give back	Estimate the duration or outcome of something.
give in return	Consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man.
repay	Make repayment for or return something. Most of his fortune had been spent repaying creditors.
requite	Return a favour to (someone. To win enough to requite my friends.
respond in kind	Respond favorably or as hoped.
return	Return to a previous position in mathematics. Complete the application form and return it to this address.
return the favour	Make a return.

Usage Examples of "Reciprocate" as a verb

• Her passion for him was not reciprocated.
• The favour was reciprocated.
• The engine reciprocates the propeller.
• Perhaps I was expected to reciprocate with some remark of my own.
• When you're shooting most semi-automatic handguns, the slide reciprocates as part of the firing cycle.
• We always invite the neighbors and they never reciprocate!

Associations of "Reciprocate" (30 Words)

admonition	Cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness. A letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality.
advice	Information; news. He took my advice and put his house up for sale.
adviser	An expert who gives advice. An adviser helped students select their courses.
albedo	The proportion of the incident light or radiation that is reflected by a surface, typically that of a planet or moon. The lunar maria have a lower albedo than the surrounding terrain.
answer	Give the correct answer or solution to. Answer the door.
ask	Require or ask for as a price or condition. It is a big ask for him to go and play 90 minutes.
coolly	In a way that lacks friendliness or enthusiasm. She was coolly detached.
counsel	Recommend (a course of action. He was being counselled for depression.
counseling	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.
counselor	A lawyer who pleads cases in court.
emetic	Nauseating or revolting. That emetic music endemic to department stores.
exhortation	The act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion. No amount of exhortation had any effect.
expostulation	An exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof.
feedback	The process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output. Throughout this process we have obtained valuable feedback.
guidance	Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by someone in authority. He looked to his father for inspiration and guidance.
input	Enter (data or a program) into a computer. We would appreciate input from our users on how we can improve our software.
monition	A summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted. A letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality.
proposal	The act of making a proposal. They listened to her proposal.
proposition	A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection. I was propositioned by the editor about becoming film critic of the paper.
reactant	A chemical substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction.
recommendation	Any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission. He selected his staff by personal recommendation.
rejoin	Join again. The stone had been cracked and crudely rejoined.
reply	A statement either spoken or written that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. I am writing in reply to your letter.
response	An excitation of a nerve impulse caused by a change or event; a physical reaction to a specific stimulus or situation. This situation developed in response to events in Africa.
sage	Of the grey green color of sage leaves.
solution	A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances frequently but not necessarily a liquid solution. The easy solution is to look it up in the handbook.
suggestion	Persuasion formulated as a suggestion. The power of suggestion.
testimonial	Something given or done as an expression of esteem. A testimonial match.
tip	Give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service beyond the compensation agreed on. The peaks of the mountains were tipped with snow.
warning	Cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness. She had only had four days warning before leaving Berlin.