English Synonym Finder

reciprocate

Definitions

To respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one.

To give and receive something in return; to exchange mutually.

To move backward and forward in a straight line.

Examples

If you are kind to others, they will often reciprocate your gestures.

He felt unable to reciprocate her deep feelings of love.

Synonyms

requite return repay exchange match correspond retaliate

Antonyms

withhold deny ignore refuse disregard keep neglect