1. to return or repay (something, especially a favor or injury)
Usage: formal
2. to give in return for something received
Usage: formal

Examples

• She hoped to requite his kindness someday.
• The villain was determined to requite the hero’s interference.
• He felt obligated to requite her generous hospitality.
• The king promised to requite their loyal service.
• She could never adequately requite all he had done for her.
• The community sought to requite the volunteers for their efforts.