reciprocate

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/verb
High School
1

To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.

2

To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.

3

To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.

4

To counter, retort or retaliate.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing