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Reciprocate

To move forward and backward alternately; to recur in vicissitude; to act interchangeably; to alternate.

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Act 76% connected

That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Return 76% connected

To turn back; to go or come again to the same place or condition.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reciprocation 74% connected

The act of reciprocating; interchange of acts; a mutual giving and returning; as, the reciprocation of kindnesses.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reciprocation 74% connected

The act of reciprocating; interchange of acts; a mutual giving and returning; as, the reciprocation of kindnesses.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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