Reciprocate ✓

Is the "payback" for something (a favor) or bad (an argument)? English Word of the Day: RECIPROCATE

: "The two companies engaged in reciprocity, each offering benefits that helped the other grow". Reciprocate

: A more formal or poetic word for returning a feeling (often used for love). Is the "payback" for something (a favor) or

: If a friend helps you move, you reciprocate by helping them paint their house. Reciprocate

: A phrase meaning to respond in the same way (e.g., "returning the favor in kind").

: "She was quick to reciprocate his kindness with a thoughtful thank-you note".