reciprocate
verb (used with object)
to give, feel, etc., in return.
had reciprocated
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past perfectof reciprocate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The US president said he had reciprocated with an invite to the White House during the "very good talk" - though such a trip has not been confirmed by either side.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025
Putin had reciprocated with an invitation to Russia for Macron, but the coronavirus pandemic prevented the planned trip until now.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2022
But before the night was over, Mr. Reese had reciprocated.
From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2021
Could it be doubted that of some one of them she had reciprocated the passion?
From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Mayne Reid
His father had in his rough way been fond of him, and Newt in an equally wolfish fashion had reciprocated the feeling.
From The Code of the Mountains by Charles Neville Buck
