in kind
1 of 1adverb/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.
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