in return

/ɪn rəˈtʌrn/
/ɪn rɪˈtʌn/
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Definitions of in return
  1. adverb
    (often followed by `for') in exchange or in reciprocation
    “gave up our seats on the plane and in return received several hundred dollars and seats on the next plane out”
    “we get many benefits in return for our taxes”
    synonyms: reciprocally
Pronunciation
US
/ɪn rəˈtʌrn/
UK
/ɪn rɪˈtʌn/
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