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requite

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb requite has 1 sense
  1. requite, repay - make repayment for or return something
    --1 is one way to give
    Derived form: noun requital2
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Requite

Definition:

As a verb...

  • to make repayment or return for (service, benefits, etc.)
  • to retaliate or punish for a wrong; avenge
  • to make a return or compensation for (a wrong, injury, etc.)
  • (archaic) to reward or treat, especially with regard to past actions

As a noun...

  • (obsolete) requital

Sample sentences:

  • He decided to requite her kindness by sending her a heartfelt thank-you note.
  • The protagonist swore to requite the murder of his beloved family.
  • It is important to requite any harm we may have caused to others.
  • Back in those days, people believed it was necessary to requite good deeds with equal or higher rewards.

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