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Requite

Requite meaning

To repay (a debt owed); specifically, to recompense or reward someone for (a favour, a service rendered, etc.) | To repay (someone) a debt owed; specifically, to recompense or reward (someone) for a favour, a service rendered, etc. | To respond to or reciprocate (feelings, especially affection or love which has been shown).

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Example sentences (2)

Antonio has taken this potentially fatal turn because he despairs, not only over the loss of Bassanio in marriage, but also because Bassanio cannot requite what Antonio feels for him.

Charles is appreciative and empathetic but does not requite her love.