reciprocate, retaliate, requite, return mean to give back usually in kind or in quantity. reciprocate implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received.

RETURN definition: 1. to come or go back to a previous place: 2. If people or things return to a previous condition…. Learn more.

to put, bring, take, give, or send back to the original place, position, etc.: to return a book to a shelf; to return a child to her mother; to return the switch to off position.

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2. Given, sent, or done in reciprocation or exchange: a return volley; a return invitation. 3. Performed, presented, or taking place again: a return engagement of the ballet; a return tennis match. 4. …

Return definition: To go or come back, as to an earlier condition or place.

RETURN definition: to go or come back, as to a former place, position, or state: to return to public office; See examples of return used in a sentence.

Definition of return verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

When you return, you go back somewhere after being away. If you haven't been to Disney World since your fifth birthday, it might be fun to return when you're older.

She hopes to return to work [=to start working again] next week. She hopes to return to working at home next week. He returned to the old ways of farming.