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What does reciprocate mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word reciprocate? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To mutually give and take something; to interchange.
  2. (transitive) To give something in response.
  3. (intransitive) To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.
  4. (intransitive) To counter, retort or retaliate.
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In March 1999, Russia unilaterally cut customs duties on some Bulgarian imports and has been expecting Bulgaria to reciprocate.
Will those who claim to represent the Hindu populace reciprocate the gesture?
I had one relationship with a girl who truly loved me, but I was unable to reciprocate her love.
Learn to respect and reciprocate small gestures of concern, kindness, compassion and humanity.
I do not thrive on reviews but I do appreciate them and quite often reciprocate the favor.
Other countries could reciprocate by refusing to bail out the British arms of their banks.

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