How to Use reciprocate in a Sentence

reciprocate

verb

• They appreciated her kindness but were not ready to reciprocate the gesture.
• The spokesperson added that the U.S. would reciprocate.
  — Bloomberg.com, 16 Nov. 2021
• This was reciprocated by all who were blessed to be in her life.
  — courant.com, 20 July 2019
• The saw, on the other hand, sporting a Bosch reciprocating wood blade, is a beast.
  — Michael R. Shea, Field & Stream, 19 Dec. 2019
• Tell everyone about your big dream and plant all the seeds but make sure to reciprocate the help.
  — NBC News, 11 Aug. 2020
• If Canada agrees, the group hopes the United States will reciprocate.
  — Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 3 July 2020
• But the coaches wanted the players to reciprocate that vibe.
  — Sarah McLellan, Star Tribune, 2 Apr. 2021
• 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 Ricketts family spent enough to win but the team didn’t reciprocate.
  — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 18 Aug. 2021
• Girlish Marela tries but fails to get Juan Julian to reciprocate her crush.
  — Christine Dolen, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2023
• But when Anna tries to reciprocate, Maya shuts her down.
  — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2021
• When the woman tries to reciprocate, Moira pushes her away.
  — refinery29.com, 2 May 2018
• If the Taliban stopped attacking Afghan units in any area, the U.S. would reciprocate, and there would be a local ceasefire.
  — Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2021
• Nixon and his wife, Pat, were in a wonderful mood on the eve of the splashdown, and San Franciscans reciprocated.
  — Peter Hartlaub, SFChronicle.com, 18 July 2019
• Beilein reciprocated that interest and went through the process with an open mind.
  — Nick Baumgardner, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2018
• Of course, that sentiment is shared and fans were quick to reciprocate their gratitude and love.
  — Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 23 Sep. 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
• Ghani, who is up for a second term, has not reciprocated.
  — Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2019
• If attached, you are adored by your partner and must reciprocate.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2020
• The sentiment was reciprocated, on the ground as well as on Twitter.
  — Nr Editors, National Review, 7 Nov. 2019
• 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
• 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
• But Trump pulled him into an embrace and Comey didn't reciprocate.
  — Jack Holmes, Esquire, 19 May 2017
• But Trump pulled him into an embrace and Comey didn’t reciprocate.
  — Peter W. Stevenson, Washington Post, 19 May 2017
• The Nationals lost all three of their games in Washington and the Astros reciprocated by losing all four of theirs.
  — Michael Powell, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2019
• During the break between periods, Doncic walked slowly off the court with his head down and didn’t reciprocate high-fives.
  — Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2023
• In a statement, the ministry warned that the Afghan air force and special forces units are on high alert and prepared to reciprocate if violence continues.
  — Washington Post, 31 July 2020
• Trust that your money is in safe hands and that your affection is reciprocated.
  — oregonlive, 29 Feb. 2020
• In a statement, the ministry warned that the Afghan Air Force and special forces units are on high alert and prepared to reciprocate if violence continues.
  — Washington Post, 31 July 2020
• Trump reciprocated by honoring Macron last year with the first state visit of a foreign leader during his time in the White House.
  — Fortune, 4 Dec. 2019

Last Updated: 27 Apr 2024