verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

reciprocate, respond, compound

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Example Sentences

Example:She quickly reciprocated his affection in a way that pleased him.

Definition:To act in return; to show the same feeling or behavior in response to another person.

From reciprocate

Example:They appreciated his efforts, but their willingness to respond was minimal.

Definition:To react or return in answer to something.

From respond

Example:Their relationship tended to compound their mutual appreciation, making it more unreciprocate every day.

Definition:To develop or increase more rapidly, especially by adding additional or related factors.

From compound