Vocabulary
Reciprocate
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.
Urdu meaning
باہم تبادلہ کرنا، بدلہ دینا، جوابی عمل کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Tehran ended the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Israel agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, anticipating that the US would reciprocate by suspending its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Dawn Editorials —
The fog over peace talks
— 2026-04-22
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Tehran should reciprocate by allowing free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Dawn Editorials —
Moment of truth
— 2026-04-22
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It is time for India to reciprocate.
Dawn Editorials —
Cricket politics again
— 2026-02-22
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Pakistan should reciprocate by keeping diplomatic channels open, separating humanitarian and trade facilitation from security disputes where possible, and working with mediators to build a process with clear benchmarks and timelines.
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Credibility gap
— 2025-12-28
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FTER the opposition Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan stated last Sunday that it still believes dialogue was the way out of the present crisis, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sha ri f was quick to reciprocate the same on behalf of the government.
Dawn Editorials —
Clear messaging
— 2025-12-27
Synonyms
requite, return, feel/give in return, repay, give back; match,
Antonyms
absolve, acquit, excuse, forget, forgive, neglect,
Curator example
“the favour was reciprocated”
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