in return
In repayment; in exchange. If I do this thing for you, what do I get in return? In return for our donation, we only ask that you let us know how it was used. I'm sure they're not helping us for free, so what do they expect in return?
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in return
Also, in return for. In repayment or reciprocation for something, as in I did her many favors and got nothing in return, or In return for your patience, I promise to do a really good job. [c. 1600]
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in reˈturn (for something)
1 as a way of thanking somebody or paying them for something they have done: What will you give me in return for this information?
2 as a response or reaction to something: I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
in return
In repayment or reciprocation.
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