requites
- present tense form of requite (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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It is true that the popular belief and popular legends which are preserved in post-Biblical writings as well, insisted on a justice which requites “measure for measure.”
From Jewish Theology by Kohler, Kaufmann
In other words, one is devoted to a friend when one knows him well, is true as steel to him, and basks in the sunshine of a love that requites that fidelity.
From Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals by Stapleton, John H. (John Henry)
One kiss for all others requites me, Although it is never to be, And sweetens my dreams and invites me: 'Tis the kiss that she dare not give me.
From The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell by Lowell, James Russell
Thou seest now, Edelwald, how France requites his service.
From The Lady of Fort St. John by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
"One that hardly requites me for my patience in hearing it out."
From The Pointing Man A Burmese Mystery by Douie, Marjorie
