Requite

Pronunciation: /ɹɛˈkwɪt/

Requite (verb)

  1. to give something back in return for a favor or kindness received.
  2. to do something bad to someone because they did something bad to you.
  3. to show love or affection in response to someone else's feelings.

Examples

  • She promised to requite his kindness with a gift.
  • He was eager to requite the help he received.

Common collocations: requite a favor, eager to requite, requite an insult, requite betrayal, requite love

Synonyms of Requite

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Requite

  • when someone does not respond or repay
  • when someone fails to respond or repay