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reciprocated

/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪd/ /rəˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪd/

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verb

Austauschen, erwidern

To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.

Examples :

"Maria smiled at John, and he reciprocated with a friendly nod. "

Maria lächelte John an, und er erwiderte dies mit einem freundlichen Nicken.

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verb

Erwidern, vergelten

To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.

Examples :

"I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly."

Ich gab ihnen Äpfel von meinem Baum; sie erwiderten dies mit einem Kuchen und etwas Apfelgelee.

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verb

Sich hin- und herbewegen

To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.

Examples :

"A reciprocating engine."

Ein sich hin- und herbewegender Motor.

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verb

Kontern, erwidern, vergelten

To counter, retort or retaliate.

Examples :

""When the bully pushed him, he reciprocated by pushing back, defending himself." "

Als der Schläger ihn schubste, konterte er, indem er zurückschubste und sich verteidigte.

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