reciprocity

Meaning

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

Mutual exchange, give and take in relationships.

Example Sentences

Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.

The reciprocity in their friendship was admirable.

Friendships are often based on reciprocity and trust.

Example Expressions

law of reciprocity

Synonyms

mutual exchange, cooperation, give-and-take, mutuality, exchange, interchange

Entry 1

mutual exchange, cooperation, give-and-take

Entry 2

mutuality, exchange, give-and-take

Entry 3

mutuality, exchange, cooperation, give-and-take, interchange

Antonyms

selfishness, one-sidedness, exploitation, unilateralism, imbalance

Entry 1

selfishness, one-sidedness, exploitation

Entry 2

selfishness, unilateralism, one-sidedness

Entry 3

selfishness, one-sidedness, imbalance

Collocations

principle of reciprocity, reciprocity agreement, reciprocity law, social reciprocity