in return for is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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preposition
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Aslef says the voluntary compressed four-day week gives participating drivers an extra 35 days off a year "in return for some fairly minor changes to working conditions".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Some Goucher professors live for free or low cost in apartments at Edenwald in return for teaching its residents.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- as payment for
- as a thank-you for
- as a reward for
- on the condition of
- in reciprocation for
Possible Antonyms
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- just because
- with no strings attached
- gratuitously
- out of the goodness of one's heart
