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reciprocative

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re·cip·ro·cate  (r-spr-kt)
v. re·cip·ro·cat·ed, re·cip·ro·cat·ing, re·cip·ro·cates
v.tr.
1. To give or take mutually; interchange.
2. To show, feel, or give in response or return.
v.intr.
1. To move back and forth alternately.
2. To give and take something mutually.
3. To make a return for something given or done.
4. To be complementary or equivalent.

[Latin reciprocre, reciproct-, to move back and forth, from reciprocus, alternating; see reciprocal.]

re·cipro·cative adj.
re·cipro·cator n.
Synonyms: reciprocate, requite, return
These verbs mean to give, take, or feel reciprocally: doesn't reciprocate favors; consideration requited with disregard; return a compliment.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.reciprocative - given or done or owed to each other
reciprocal, mutual - concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return; "reciprocal aid"; "reciprocal trade"; "mutual respect"; "reciprocal privileges at other clubs"
2.reciprocative - moving alternately backward and forward
reciprocal, mutual - concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return; "reciprocal aid"; "reciprocal trade"; "mutual respect"; "reciprocal privileges at other clubs"


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