Requite Definition

rĭ-kwīt

requited, requites, requiting

verb

requites

To make return or repayment for (a benefit, service, etc., or an injury, wrong, etc.)

Webster's New World

To make return or repayment to for a benefit, injury, etc.; reward or retaliate against.

Webster's New World

To avenge (an insult or wrongdoing).

American Heritage

To respond to (another) or do something to or for (another) in return for that person's action or emotion.

American Heritage

To give or do in return.

Webster's New World

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Origin of Requite

Middle English requiten re- re- quiten to pay quit

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle English: re- + quite (to clear, pay up)

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