Synonyms of reciprocates

reciprocates

verb

present tense third-person singular of reciprocate

as in repays

to make a return for

reciprocated the favor by driving their neighbor to the airport

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repays
• requites
• exchanges
• compensates
• pays
• satisfies
• recompenses
• reimburses
• retaliates
• indemnifies
• recoups
• refunds
• avenges
• gives back
• remunerates
• gets back (at)
• revenges
• restitutes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• owes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reciprocates

Okert reciprocates by turning to Imai’s trainer, Kentaro Sasaki, and offering the same emphatic greeting. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Over the course of the season, Chantal grows frustrated with her needy fiancé and begins falling for Jordie, who has harbored feelings for Delilah for years, but seemingly moves on and reciprocates Chantal’s affections. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 11 June 2026

The seagrass reciprocates with sugars. — David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026

She’s known to be loving, helpful and accepting and is hoping for a family that reciprocates these qualities. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026

In Sor Juana’s verses, the vicereine is a cruel creature who never reciprocates. — Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025

In turn, Lexi reciprocates that trust and relies on her Amish mother-in-law for the same support. — Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025

The franchise reciprocates that sentiment. — Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025