Visual meaning of 'reciprocated'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of reciprocated: To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.

verb

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

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

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

verb

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

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

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Visual illustration of reciprocated: To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.

verb

To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.

"A reciprocating engine."

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Visual illustration of reciprocated: To counter, retort or retaliate.

verb

To counter, retort or retaliate.

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

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