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to requite
01
ricompensare
to give something as a reward or compensation for services, favors, or achievements
Transitive: to requite sb/sth
Example
The hero was requited with riches and honors for his bravery in battle.
After borrowing tools from his neighbor, he requited the favor by helping with yard work.
He was requited for his years of service with a generous pension.
02
retribuire, vendicare
to respond to a wrong, injury, or offense by retaliating
Transitive: to requite an injury or offence
Example
The soldier vowed to requite the wrong done to his comrades.
After the insult, she was determined to requite the offense with a cutting remark.
He planned to requite the betrayal with swift and decisive action.
03
ricambiare, rispondere a
to respond to someone's love or affection in a similar way
Transitive: to requite affection
Example
She hoped that he would requite her love, but he remained distant.
When he realized she would never requite his affection, he moved on.
It ’s painful to love someone who does n’t requite your feelings.
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