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Term: Reciprocate

Description:

Reciprocate is a verb that refers to the act of responding or reacting in a similar or equal manner to someone or something.

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense: To respond to a gesture or action.

Usage: When someone offers you a gift, it is polite to reciprocate the gesture and give them something in return.

2. Sense: To repay or return a favor.

Usage: After my friend helped me move, I wanted to reciprocate the favor by painting their house.

3. Sense: To give or feel in response.

Usage: If you show kindness and support to others, they will likely reciprocate those feelings towards you.

4. Sense: In mathematics, to find the reciprocal of a number.

Usage: To find the reciprocal of 4, you divide 1 by 4, resulting in 0.25.

Sample Sentences:

• She always reciprocates my love and affection.
• When I complimented her outfit, she reciprocated with a compliment about mine.
• It's important to reciprocate the kindness shown by others.
• I'd like to reciprocate the invitation by inviting them over for dinner next week.
• As a sign of gratitude, the mayor reciprocated by granting her a special award.

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