verb Download 🔗Share To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing. Examples : "The two friends were reciprocating favors: she helped him with his math homework, and he helped her with her English essay. " action business communication process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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." action attitude abstract communication business finance value Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move backwards and forwards, like a piston. Examples : "A reciprocating engine." technical machine physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To counter, retort or retaliate. Examples : "When her brother teased her, she was quick at reciprocating with an equally funny insult. " action communication attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share That moves backwards and forwards. Examples : "The old steam engine had a large, reciprocating piston that powered the machine. " machine technical action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading