reciprocate
reciprocate(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. corresponder
There's no point in pursuing a relationship if your love is not reciprocated.No tiene sentido seguir en una relación si tu amor no es correspondido.
b. corresponder a
I hope one day I'll be able to reciprocate your generosity.Espero poder corresponder a tu generosidad algún día.
c. devolver
Alan and Eve often come over to our place for dinner, but our hospitality has not been reciprocated so far.Alan y Eve vienen a menudo a nuestra casa a cenar, pero hasta ahora nunca nos devolvieron la hospitalidad.
d. reciprocar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
James couldn't believe it when he discovered that Emma reciprocated his feelings for her.James no se lo podía creer cuando descubrió que Emma reciprocaba lo que sentía por ella.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. corresponder
They lavished attention on me while I stayed with them and I'd like to reciprocate.Me colmaron de atenciones mientras estuve en su casa y me gustaría corresponderles.
b. reciprocar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
If we show them a token of our goodwill, I'm sure they'll reciprocate.Si les damos una muestra de nuestra buena voluntad, estoy segura que reciprocarán.
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