requite

verb
UK: /rɪˈkwaɪt/
US: /rɪˈkwaɪt/

  1. To do something in return for something that someone has done for you

    1. I tried to requite his kindness with a gift.
    2. She felt obligated to requite the help she had received, offering assistance whenever needed.

  2. To give or do something as a repayment or return for something

    1. He will requite their love.
    2. The company aims to requite the loyalty of its customers by providing excellent service and support.

  3. To avenge; to retaliate or punish

    1. I must requite this insult.
    2. History suggests that nations, when powerful, are often tempted to requite past grievances with force.

Synonyms

repay return compensate reciprocate avenge retaliate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "requite" in English means: To do something in return for something that someone has done for you, To give or do something as a repayment or return for something, To avenge; to retaliate or punish.

The phonetic transcription of "requite" is /rɪˈkwaɪt/ in British English and /rɪˈkwaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "requite": repay, return, compensate, reciprocate, avenge, retaliate.

Example usage of "requite": "I tried to requite his kindness with a gift.". More examples on the page.