Antonyms for reciprocate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-sip-ruh-keyt

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈsɪp rəˌkeɪt

Definition of reciprocate

Origin : "to return, requite," 1610s, back-formation from reciprocation, or else from Latin reciprocatus, past participle of reciprocare "rise and fall, move back and forth; reverse the motion of," from reciprocus (see reciprocal). Related: Reciprocated; reciprocating.

verb exchange, alternate; equal

Example sentences :

Then, Kingozi knew, he should be able to reciprocate in degree.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

It's true that she's determined to have him, and that it's impossible for him not to reciprocate her love.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Reciprocate that friendship, be true, sincere, and plain dealing.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

It was a pleasure to reciprocate her confidence if he could not her love.
Extract from : « A Love Story Reversed » by Edward Bellamy

He was sensible enough to reciprocate the kindness shown him.
Extract from : « The Shellback's Progress » by Walter Runciman

And for the most part, I think, they reciprocate that attention.
Extract from : « Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels » by Stephen Leacock

Donald could not reciprocate the sentiment, and, not being a hypocrite, he made no reply.
Extract from : « The Yacht Club » by Oliver Optic

It was a sentiment that Paul, apparently, did not reciprocate.
Extract from : « The Squirrel-Cage » by Dorothy Canfield

Because I will not accept any expressions of a love that I cannot reciprocate.
Extract from : « At the Time Appointed » by A. Maynard Barbour

I felt an incipient friendship for this young man, which he appeared to reciprocate.
Extract from : « The Wild Huntress » by Mayne Reid

Synonyms for reciprocate

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