How to Use reciprocate in a Sentence

reciprocate

verb

• They appreciated her kindness but were not ready to reciprocate the gesture.
• This was reciprocated by all who were blessed to be in her life.
  — courant.com, 20 July 2019
• Tell everyone about your big dream and plant all the seeds but make sure to reciprocate the help.
  — NBC News, 11 Aug. 2020
• But the coaches wanted the players to reciprocate that vibe.
  — Sarah McLellan, Star Tribune, 2 Apr. 2021
• Beilein reciprocated that interest and went through the process with an open mind.
  — Nick Baumgardner, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2018
• The spokesperson added that the U.S. would reciprocate.
  — Bloomberg.com, 16 Nov. 2021
• And studies have found that much of our gift giving is rooted in the obligation to reciprocate.
  — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2021
• If attached, you are adored by your partner and must reciprocate.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2020
• Of course, that sentiment is shared and fans were quick to reciprocate their gratitude and love.
  — Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 23 Sep. 2021
• The Ricketts family spent enough to win but the team didn’t reciprocate.
  — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 18 Aug. 2021
• Hose down hacksaw and reciprocating saw blades that cut metal after the job is done and before storing the blade.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2023
• And the Brewers reciprocated by giving him a full no-trade clause throughout for the next nine years.
  — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2020
• The saw, on the other hand, sporting a Bosch reciprocating wood blade, is a beast.
  — Michael R. Shea, Field & Stream, 19 Dec. 2019
• When the woman tries to reciprocate, Moira pushes her away.
  — refinery29.com, 2 May 2018
• Trust that your money is in safe hands and that your affection is reciprocated.
  — oregonlive, 29 Feb. 2020
• Ghani, who is up for a second term, has not reciprocated.
  — Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2019
• Liberals aim to spend the next two years reciprocating.
  — Allysia Finley, WSJ, 5 June 2017
• The reciprocating head can be used for detailing and edging.
  — Ravi Davda, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
• And the support that is often given must be reciprocated.
  — Christina Coleman, Essence.com, 13 Oct. 2017
• To his surprise, the teens reciprocated and opened up like never before.
  — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 30 May 2018
• But obviously as things go on, one person is not going to be able to reciprocate the love.
  — Belinda Luscombe, Time, 11 Dec. 2017
• The sentiment was reciprocated, on the ground as well as on Twitter.
  — Nr Editors, National Review, 7 Nov. 2019
• Given that, the following is a way to stay connected and reciprocate.
  — Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2022
• But when Anna tries to reciprocate, Maya shuts her down.
  — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2021
• Use that bigger salary to fund weekend sabbaticals to the city of your dreams — and reciprocate when your bride cooks up a girls’ weekend.
  — Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2024
• Lopez reciprocated by removing his cap and tapping it with his glove.
  — Teddy Greenstein, chicagotribune.com, 9 May 2018
• If Canada agrees, the group hopes the United States will reciprocate.
  — Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 3 July 2020
• Still, son assured mother not to worry, and mother asked son to reciprocate.
  — Brian Burnsed, SI.com, 28 June 2017
• Now, our guests seem to enjoy themselves, but rarely if ever reciprocate.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 31 Oct. 2019
• But don’t reciprocate if someone gets angry and lashes out.
  — Judith Graham, Fortune, 28 May 2023

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2024