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requite
[ ri-kwahyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to make repayment or return for (service, benefits, etc.).
Synonyms: reimburse, remunerate, pay, compensate, recompense, reward, repay
- to make retaliation for (a wrong, injury, etc.); avenge.
Synonyms: revenge
Antonyms: forgive
- to make return to (a person, group, etc.) for service, benefits, etc.
- to retaliate on (a person, group, etc.) for a wrong, injury, etc.
- to give or do in return.
requite
/ rɪˈkwaɪt /
verb
- tr to make return to (a person for a kindness or injury); repay with a similar action
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Derived Forms
- reˈquitable, adjective
- reˈquiter, noun
- reˈquitement, noun
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Other Words From
- re·quita·ble adjective
- re·quitement noun
- re·quiter noun
- unre·quita·ble adjective
- unre·quiting adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of requite1
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Example Sentences
Therefore neither shall my eye spare, nor will I have pity: I will requite their way upon their head.
These cherished plants seemed to comprehend and requite unaffected love.
He bid Henry apply to him when in danger, and promised to requite the son for the hospitality of the father.
Sir Henry yielded to his wish; and by every indulgence strove to requite the services he had rendered him.
Whatever it might be, he would faithfully requite her; even to making his own purpose subservient to it.
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