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to requite
01
retribuir, recompensar
to give something as a reward or compensation for services, favors, or achievements
Transitive: to requite sb/sth
Exemplos
The hero was requited with riches and honors for his bravery in battle.
O herói foi recompensado com riquezas e honras por sua bravura na batalha.
After borrowing tools from his neighbor, he requited the favor by helping with yard work.
Depois de pedir emprestadas ferramentas ao seu vizinho, ele retribuiu o favor ajudando com o trabalho no quintal.
02
retribuir, vingar
to respond to a wrong, injury, or offense by retaliating
Transitive: to requite an injury or offence
Exemplos
The soldier vowed to requite the wrong done to his comrades.
O soldado jurou vingar o mal feito aos seus companheiros.
After the insult, she was determined to requite the offense with a cutting remark.
Depois do insulto, ela estava determinada a retribuir a ofensa com um comentário cortante.
03
retribuir, corresponder
to respond to someone's love or affection in a similar way
Transitive: to requite affection
Exemplos
She hoped that he would requite her love, but he remained distant.
Ela esperava que ele retribuísse seu amor, mas ele permaneceu distante.
When he realized she would never requite his affection, he moved on.
Quando ele percebeu que ela nunca retribuiria seu afeto, ele seguiu em frente.
