1. to repay or return in kind, especially for something received or done
Usage: formal
2. to give in return for a favor, service, or kindness
Usage: formal
3. to take revenge for; to retaliate against
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• She requites his kindness with genuine gratitude.
• The hero requites the villain’s treachery with swift justice.
• He always requites a favor with an even greater one.
• The king requites loyal service with generous rewards.
• Nature requites our care with abundant harvests.
• She requites his love with equal devotion.
• The community requites their volunteer work with recognition.