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requite

/ri-kwahyt/US // rɪˈkwaɪt //UK // (rɪˈkwaɪt) //

报答,要求,报酬,报偿

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    re·quit·ed, re·quit·ing.

    • : to make repayment or return for.
    • : to make retaliation for; avenge.
    • : to make return to for service, benefits, etc.
    • : to retaliate on for a wrong, injury, etc.
    • : to give or do in return.

Synonyms & Antonyms

verbcompensate, give in return

Examples

  • Therefore neither shall my eye spare, nor will I have pity: I will requite their way upon their head.

  • These cherished plants seemed to comprehend and requite unaffected love.

  • He bid Henry apply to him when in danger, and promised to requite the son for the hospitality of the father.

  • Sir Henry yielded to his wish; and by every indulgence strove to requite the services he had rendered him.

  • Whatever it might be, he would faithfully requite her; even to making his own purpose subservient to it.