Meaning of return the favor | Babel Free
Equivalents
Deutsch
revanchieren
Svenska
gengälda
Examples
“Having received an unearned windfall, we are in debt. The moral scales are out of balance. The canonical way to restore⟳ a measure⟳ of balance is to return⟳ the favor to our benefactor, as per symmetrical reciprocity. However, the canonical way is not the only way. Another way is to pass⟳ the favor on, as per transitive reciprocity.”
“Let's say⟳ Gertrude shared some of her food with you. This recognition in turn⟳ triggers a judgment that you ought to return⟳ the favor – that is, you ought to share⟳ some of your food with Gertrude when the opportunity arises.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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