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The present tense form of 'reciprocate' is reciprocate or reciprocates. Example: He always reciprocates acts of generosity. (He always reciprocates acts of generosity.)
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:
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
| Present Simple | reciprocate |
| Present Continuous | reciprocating |
| Present Perfect | reciprocated |
Example
She reciprocates his love every day.
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They reciprocate acts of kindness whenever possible.
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I am reciprocating their support.
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They are reciprocating the favor.
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She has reciprocated their gestures of goodwill.
Example
They have reciprocated the invitation.
reciprocate Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | reciprocate |
| Singular Second Person (You) | reciprocate |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | reciprocates |
| Plural (We/You/They) | reciprocate |
Example
I reciprocate their kindness.
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You reciprocate their efforts.
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He reciprocates her feelings.
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She reciprocates their support.
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It reciprocates their actions.
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We reciprocate their love.
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You reciprocate their generosity.
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They reciprocate their friendship.
