reciprocate
verb/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/
Frequency rank: #16,058 most common English word
Meaning
to respond to an action by doing something similar in return.
Example sentence
If you help your neighbors move, they will likely reciprocate by helping you in the future.
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