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requite definition

re·quite (ri kwīt)

transitive verb requited -·quit′ed, requiting -·quit′·ing

  1. 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. Now Rare to give or do in return

Etymology: re- + quite, obs. var. of quit

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