reciprocates
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary re·cip·ro·cate v. Pronunciation: ri- ' si-prə- ˌ kāt Function: verb Inflected Form:   -cat·ed ; -cat·ing Date: 1607 transitive verb 1 : to give and take mutually 2 : to return in kind or degree < reciprocate a compliment gracefully> intransitive verb 1 : to make a return for something <we hope to reciprocate for your kindness> 2 : to move forward and backward alternately <a reciprocating valve> –re·cip·ro·ca·tor \- ˌ kā-tər\ noun synonyms RECIPROCATE , RETALIATE , REQUITE , RETURN mean to give back usually in kind or in quantity. RECIPROCATE implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received < reciprocated their hospitality by inviting them for a visit>. RETALIATE usually implies a paying back of injury in exact kind, often vengefully <the enemy retaliated by executing their prisoners>. REQUITE implies a paying back according to one's preference and often not equivalently < requited her love with cold indifference>. RETURN implies a paying or giving back < returned their call> < return good for evil>.]]> reciprocating engine Function: noun Date: 1822 : an engine in which the to-and-fro motion of one or more pistons is transformed into the rotary motion of a crankshaft]]>