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in kind

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/ɪnˈkaɪnd/
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in a similar manner

  • If you help others, they may reciprocate in kind.
  • He treated his colleagues with respect, and they responded in kind.
  • If someone offers criticism, it's fair to expect feedback in kind.
  • Speaking softly usually leads to others responding in kind.
  • Responding to negativity with positivity can encourage others to react in kind.