Associations to the word «Reciprocate»

Wiktionary

RECIPROCATE, verb. (transitive) To mutually give and take something; to interchange.
RECIPROCATE, verb. (transitive) To give something in response.
RECIPROCATE, verb. (intransitive) To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.
RECIPROCATE, verb. (intransitive) To counter, retort or retaliate.

Dictionary definition

RECIPROCATE, verb. Act, feel, or give mutually or in return; "We always invite the neighbors and they never reciprocate!".
RECIPROCATE, verb. Alternate the direction of motion of; "the engine reciprocates the propeller".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada