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RECIPROCATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Reciprocate.

How to pronounce reciprocate:

US

Reciprocate - as a verb

Act, feel, or give mutually or in return

Example: "We always invite the neighbors and they never reciprocate!"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actmove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Alternate the direction of motion of

Example: "The engine reciprocates the propeller"

Example Sentences

"He appreciated her help and wanted to reciprocate the favor."
"She reciprocated his love by marrying him."
"I always try to reciprocate kind gestures."
"When someone smiles at you, it's polite to reciprocate the gesture."
"If someone compliments you, it's nice to reciprocate by complimenting them back."
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Word Game Points

Is RECIPROCATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reciprocate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECIPROCATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is RECIPROCATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reciprocate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECIPROCATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is RECIPROCATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reciprocate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECIPROCATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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