intransitive. To do something in or by way of return; to respond in kind to an action, gesture, or emotion, esp. a positive one; esp. to return…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > courtesy > courteous act or expression > use formal courtesy in act or expression [verb (intransitive)] > in return (3) reciprocate1607 intransitive. To do something in or by way of return; to respond in kind to an action, gesture, or emotion, esp. a positive one; esp. to return… to return the compliment1655 A ceremonial act or expression as a tribute of courtesy, ‘usually understood to mean less than it declares’ (Johnson); now, esp. a neatly-turned… Subcategories:— exchange courteous remarks in passing (1) |
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