Reciprocate -

: "He smiled at her, but his smile was not reciprocated". 🔄 Related Terms

(verb) means to give or feel something in return for a gesture, action, or emotion. It is the human instinct to "pay back" a favor or match the energy someone else has given you. 💡 Core Meaning Reciprocate

: A phrase meaning to respond in the same way (e.g., "returning the favor in kind"). : "He smiled at her, but his smile was not reciprocated"