Reciprocate
/ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts11 letters
Definition of Reciprocate
verb
- To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
- To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.
"I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly."
- To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.
"A reciprocating engine."
- To counter, retort or retaliate.
Anagrams of Reciprocate
No exact anagrams found for "reciprocate". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "reciprocate" and rearranging:
Letter Values
r1
e1
c3
i1
p3
r1
o1
c3
a1
t1
e1
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Reciprocate
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Reciprocate"
Reciprocate is a 11-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Reciprocate" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "reciprocate" is a high-scoring word.