in return for

in return for (something)

In repayment for something; in exchange for something. If I do this thing for you, what do I get in return for my efforts, hmm? In return for our donation, we only ask that you let us know how it was used. All right, so what do they expect in return for helping us?

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in return for (someone or something)

by way of giving something back; as a way of paying someone back for something; as part of an exchange. I helped Tom yesterday, and he helped me in return for my efforts. I paid $20 and received four tickets in return.

See also: for, return

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