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.

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. …

Your return is your arrival back at a place where you had been before. Kenny explained the reason for his sudden return to Dallas.

Definition of return noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.

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.