reciprocate

Meanings

• verb

  give or receive something, especially a right or privilege, in return for something; respond in kind.

• noun

  mutual interaction or influence; the action or an instance of reciprocal action.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reciprocate
replicate , duplicate , contemplate , appreciate

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Variants

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reciprocate , reciprocated , reciprocates , reciprocating , reciprocator , reciprocators

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Forms

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reciprocated, reciprocating, reciprocal, reciprocatives

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from Latin reciprocare, from reciprocus 'moving to and fro', from re- 'back' + capio 'take'.

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Trivia

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1. Reciprocity is a key principle in many animals' social structures, including primates, elephants, and some birds. It is also important in plant pollination, with many plants relying on reciprocal relationships with pollinators.

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Related Concepts

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1. quid pro quo: A Latin term meaning 'something for something'. It refers to a reciprocal agreement in which each party receives something of approximately equal value.

2. tit for tat: A similar concept to quid pro quo, but often used in a more informal or adversarial context. It refers to a reciprocal action taken in response to an action from the other party.

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Quotes

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1. Individuals who have received a dedication … are expected to "reciprocate" with a gift, perhaps placing a few folded notes of money into the hat when they give it back.

   - A. L. Kennedy,{it}On Bullfighting{/it},1999

2. When he entered the room … Agnes was conscious of a latent feeling which secretly "reciprocated" Henry's unconcealed pleasure on meeting her again.

   - Wilkie Collins,{it}The Haunted Hotel{/it},1878

3. Thus expressing himself, the little lawyer gave Mr. Winkle a poke in the chest, which that gentleman "reciprocated"; after which they both laughed very loudly …

   - Charles Dickens,{it}The Pickwick Papers{/it},1837

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Culture

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Reciprocity is a fundamental social norm with a long history. It is a key concept in many areas of life, including ethics, economics, and interpersonal relationships. In literature, reciprocity is a common theme in stories of friendship, love, and revenge. In art, it is seen in the concept of mirror imagery and symmetry. In music, it is found in the use of call-and-response patterns and counterpoint.

How to Memorize "reciprocate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a seesaw or a game of ping-pong to help remember the meaning of reciprocate. Visualize one person giving something to another person, and then the second person giving something back in return.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word reciprocate with the idea of give-and-take or mutual interaction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rich People Can't Overpay' to remember the verb form of reciprocate. Each letter in the word represents the first letter of the words in the phrase: R - Reciprocal, I - Interact, C - Can't, O - Overpay.

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