reciprocates
Returns the favor
Reciprocates means returns in kind—giving back what one has received.
If someone does you a favor and you reciprocate, you do one for them: She helped me move, so I reciprocated by watching her kids.
The word also describes mechanical back-and-forth motion: a reciprocating saw or engine moves pistons or blades in alternating directions.
Profits from investments
- respondsGives an answer
- mirrorsReflective glass surfaces
- matchesPairs that align
- exchangesReciprocal transfers between parties
gives back · repays · answers · reflects · counterbalances · corresponds · requites · recompenses
Moves rhythmically between points
- alternatesBackup people or rotates
- cyclesRecurring sequences of events
- pivotsTurns on fixed point
- swingsRhythmic back-and-forth movements
rotates · reverses · shuttles · piston · back-and-forth · seesaw · pendulum · crankshaft
Preferences or courtesies
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- invitationsRequests to attend
- giftsItems freely given
courtesy · kindness · generosity · hosting · entertaining · gratitude · obligation · etiquette
returns
Profits from investments
exchanges · gives back · repays · answers · reflects · counterbalances · corresponds · requites · recompenses · parallels
oscillates
Moves rhythmically between points
- alternatesBackup people or rotates
- cyclesRecurring sequences of events
- pivotsTurns on fixed point
swings · rotates · reverses · shuttles · piston · back-and-forth · seesaw · pendulum · crankshaft · stroke
favors
Preferences or courtesies
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- invitationsRequests to attend
gifts · courtesy · kindness · generosity · hosting · entertaining · gratitude · obligation · etiquette · manners
cares
Feels concern about
- appreciatesRecognizes merit in
- cherishesDeeply values and protects
- adoresFeels intense affection for
bonds · connects · attaches · devotion · fondness · warmth · tenderness · intimacy · closeness · sentiment
- giving backdonates, generosity, volunteering, volunteers, selflessness
- reciprocating sawMotor-driven blade moves linearly
- reciprocating engineMotor with oscillating pistons
- reciprocating motionRepeated back-and-forth displacement
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