Reciprocate -

: If someone shows you love or admiration and you feel the same, those feelings are reciprocated.

: If a neighbor invites you to dinner, you reciprocate by hosting them later.

: The general state or practice of exchanging things for mutual benefit. Reciprocate

: In physics, it refers to moving backward and forward in a straight line, like a reciprocating saw. ✍️ Usage Examples

: A more formal or poetic word for returning a feeling (often used for love). : If someone shows you love or admiration

Is the "payback" for something (a favor) or bad (an argument)? English Word of the Day: RECIPROCATE

: If a friend helps you move, you reciprocate by helping them paint their house. : In physics, it refers to moving backward

⚖️ : Reciprocating doesn't always have to be positive. In a negative context, someone might reciprocate an insult with another insult, essentially "getting back" at them.