reciprocate

verbCommon GRE wordMore R words

to respond to an action or gesture with a corresponding one

In a sentence

Reciprocate in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing reciprocate in a sentence.

She helped him move, hoping he would reciprocate when she needed a hand.

Synonyms

returnrequiterespondexchange

Antonyms

withholdignore

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Reciprocate (verb) means to respond to an action or gesture with a corresponding one

Here is reciprocate used in an example sentence: "She helped him move, hoping he would reciprocate when she needed a hand."

Common synonyms for reciprocate include return, requite, respond, exchange.

Antonyms of reciprocate include withhold, ignore.

Reciprocate is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.