[…] in the year 1725, the emperor Charles having acknowledged Philip as king of Spain and of the Indies, his catholic majesty guaranteed the Ostend East India Company, among other reciprocatory concessions.
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Reciprocatory
/ɹɪˈsɪp.ɹə.kəˌtɔ.ɹi/
Synonyms for "reciprocatory" (1 found)
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: reciprocative.
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Synonym selection checklist
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- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
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When not to replace "reciprocatory"
Keep "reciprocatory" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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7 total sentences available.
The reciprocatory principle of equal securities—equal rights, is the one to which the Catholic inhabitants of this [Würtemberg] and other Protestant States in Germany submit, without being taught to call it a violation of the discipline of the church.
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1886, Benjamin Perley Poore, Perley’s Reminiscences of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis, Tecumseh, MI: A.W. Mills, Volume 2, Chapter , p. 477, In the evening the Ancient and Honorable Artillery attended a special reception at the White House, reciprocatory of courtesies extended by the corps to President Arthur, one of its honorary members.
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The conscience-stricken pillar of beautiful muscle—who could have easily killed both his assailants at one blow—not only offered no reciprocatory violence but refused even to defend himself.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "reciprocatory"?
Closest matches include reciprocative.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "reciprocatory"?
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