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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.
After borrowing tools from his neighbor, he requited the favor by helping with yard work.
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.
After the insult, she was determined to requite the offense with a cutting remark.
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.
When he realized she would never requite his affection, he moved on.
