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to requite
01
to give something as a reward or compensation for services, favors, or achievements
Transitive: to requite sb/sth
Examples
The hero was requited with riches and honors for his bravery in battle.
02
to respond to a wrong, injury, or offense by retaliating
Transitive: to requite an injury or offence
Examples
The soldier vowed to requite the wrong done to his comrades.
03
to respond to someone's love or affection in a similar way
Transitive: to requite affection
Examples
She hoped that he would requite her love, but he remained distant.
