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requite Definition

re·quite (ri kwīt′)

transitive verb -·quit′ed, -·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

requite Related Forms
re·quit′er noun
requite Synonyms

requite

v.

remunerate, repay, recompense, compensate, reward, satisfy, pay off, settle with, retaliate, revenge, quit, return; see also pay 1.

Antonyms pardon*, slight*, overlook.

requite Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • thus: Shall I thus requite the Lord for the innumerable mercies bestowed upon me?
requite Quotes

Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with a shrewd turn.

—Bible (Apocrypha)