Definition of Reciprocate

Reciprocate

To move forward and backward alternately; to recur in vicissitude; to act interchangeably; to alternate.

To give and return mutually; to make return for; to give in return; to interchange; to alternate; as, to reciprocate favors.

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Reciprocate Quotations

The only people who steal are thieves, and that's a very small percentage of civilization. Most people want to have some way to make the economic transaction valid. They want to return the favor, if you will... return the benefit and reciprocate.
Michael Nesmith

We are enriched by our reciprocate differences.
Paul Valery

Take time to appreciate employees and they will reciprocate in a thousand ways.
Bob Nelson

Misery loves company, but company does not reciprocate.
Addison Mizner

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Reciprocate Translations

reciprocate in Dutch is terugdoen, vergelden, beantwoorden
reciprocate in German is hin- und herbewegen, vergelten
reciprocate in Italian is ripagare
reciprocate in Spanish is corresponder

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