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The past tense form of 'reciprocate' is reciprocated. Example: She reciprocated his kindness with a heartfelt thank you. (She reciprocated his kindness with a heartfelt thank you.)

Definition of “reciprocate”

to give or feel in return
to respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	reciprocated
Past Continuous	reciprocating
Past Perfect	reciprocated

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

She reciprocated his love with equal affection.

Example

We reciprocated their support with gratitude.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, she was reciprocating his feelings.

Example

I wasn't reciprocating their efforts.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they realized it, he had reciprocated their trust.

Example

She had reciprocated their friendship long before.

Is reciprocated an irregular verb in the past?

No, "reciprocated" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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