transitive. To repay or respond to in some way, esp. with something similar; to give a replacement or equivalent for.
| 单词 | θ93743 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > behaviour > reciprocal treatment or return of an action > make a return [verb (intransitive)] (13) returna1325 transitive. To repay or respond to in some way, esp. with something similar; to give a replacement or equivalent for. a Roland for an Oliver1548 a Roland for an Oliver and variants: a quid pro quo, a tit for tat. Frequently in to give a Roland for an Oliver: to give as good as one gets (see… reciprocate1600 intransitive. To enter into a reciprocal relationship with; to exchange; to share. Obsolete. revie1604 gen. intransitive. To retort or retaliate; to contend, compete, or vie again. correspond1632 To respond or ‘answer concordingly’ (Blount Glossogr.). Obsolete. 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… retort1783 intransitive. To retaliate, esp. in kind. Obsolete. Subcategories:— come back on one (of one's own action) (3) — make requital (3) |
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