reciprocate — to respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsɪprəkeɪt/
Korean meaning: 보답하다, 답례하다, 상호 교환하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**시**프러케이트
Example Sentences
- My cat reciprocates my morning greetings by knocking everything off my desk.
- I always reciprocate when someone sends me a friend request on social media.
- She hoped he would reciprocate her romantic feelings, but he just wanted to be friends.
reciprocate
VERB//rɪˈsɪprəkeɪt//
to respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one

to respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one
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When we communicate, we reciprocate and participate!
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Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '앞뒤로 움직이다'라는 의미에서 발전하여 '상호 주고받다'는 현재의 의미가 되었습니다.
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“My cat reciprocates my morning greetings by knocking everything off my desk.”
“I always reciprocate when someone sends me a friend request on social media.”
“She hoped he would reciprocate her romantic feelings, but he just wanted to be friends.”
“The restaurant owner reciprocated our loyalty by giving us a free dessert.”
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