reciprocate

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/

verb

  1. 1

    To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.

  2. 2

    To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.

    I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly.
  3. 3

    To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.

    A reciprocating engine.
  4. 4

    To counter, retort or retaliate.

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