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View usage for: requite in British English (rɪˈkwaɪt) verb(transitive) to make return to (a person for a kindness or injury); repay with a similar action Derived forms requitable (reˈquitable) adjective requitement (reˈquitement) noun requiter (reˈquiter) noun Word origin C16: re- + obsolete quite to discharge, repay; see quitrequite in American English (rɪˈkwaɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: reˈquited or reˈquiting1. to make return or repayment for (a benefit, service, etc., or an injury, wrong, etc.) 2. to make return or repayment to for a benefit, injury, etc.; reward or retaliate against 3. Rare to give or do in return Derived forms requiter (reˈquiter) noun Word origin re- + quite, obs. var. of quit Synonyms of 'requite'return, pay, respond, reward More Synonyms of requite Definition to return to someone (the same treatment or feeling as received) Synonyms respond satisfy make good redressget even make amends make restitution give in return give tit for tat pay (someone) back in their own coin return like for like Additional synonymsDefinition to make amends to (someone), esp. for loss or injury To ease financial difficulties, farmers could be compensated for their loss of subsidies. Synonyms recompense, repay, refund, reimburse, indemnify, make restitution, requite, remunerate (formal), satisfy, make good Definition to give (money) in return for goods or services They are paid well for doing such a difficult job. Synonyms reward, compensate, reimburse, recompense, requite, remunerate (formal), front up Definition to give or feel in return Her loathing for Francine is reciprocated. Synonyms return, requite, feel in return, match, respond, equal, retaliate, return the compliment - requisite
- requisition
- requital
- requite
- rescind
- rescission
- rescue
Additional synonymsDefinition to compensate or make up for loss or injury If they succeed in court, they will be fully recompensed for their loss. Synonyms compensate, reimburse, redress, repay, pay for, satisfy, make good, make up for, make amends for, indemnify, requite, make restitution for Definition to repay (someone) for (expenses or losses) I'll be happy to reimburse you for any expenses. Synonyms pay back, refund, repay, recompense, return, restore, compensate, indemnify, remunerate (formal), square up Definition to reward or pay for work or service You will be remunerated for your trouble Synonyms pay, reward, compensate, repay, redress, reimburse, recompense, indemnify, requiteDefinition to refund or reimburse It will take 30 years to repay the loan. Synonyms pay back, refund, settle up, return, square, restore, compensate, reimburse, recompense, requite, remunerate (formal) Definition to repay some injury or wrong in kind I was sorely tempted to retaliate. Synonyms pay someone back, hit back, strike back, reciprocate, take revenge, get back at someone, get even with (informal), even the score, get your own back (informal), wreak vengeance, exact retribution, give as good as you get (informal), take an eye for an eye, make reprisal, give (someone) a taste of their own medicine, give tit for tat, return like for like Definition to give something to (someone) for a service rendered Their generosity will be rewarded. Synonyms compensate, pay, honour, repay, recompense, requite, remunerate (formal), make it worth your while Synonyms compensate, reward, make good, atone, recompense, indemnify, requite, make reparation for, remunerate (formal) |