With personal object (originally dative; sometimes with to). To reward, remunerate, recompense, repay. in good or neutral sense: esp. (in later…

To repay, requite. Obsolete.

With the thing as sole object: To return thanks for, express one's gratitude for; to repay. rare.

transitive. To make appropriate return or repayment for (an action or service of any kind). Frequently with by, with.

transitive. To repay or reward (a kindness, service, etc.); to requite. Obsolete.

transitive. To give (a favour) in return. Cf. retaliate, v.1 4.