Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reciprocation
noun
/rɪˌsɪprəˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of responding to a gesture or action with a similar one; a mutual exchange.
Examples
- After many years of friendship, their support for each other was a perfect example of reciprocation.
- In relationships, reciprocation of feelings is essential for mutual understanding.
- The business offered a discount as a reciprocation for customers’ loyalty.
Meaning
Reciprocation refers to doing something in response to what someone else has done, creating a cycle of mutual action or exchange.
Synonyms
- exchange
- return
- reciprocity
- response
- compensation
