Return and Requite

Return

Return verb - To bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place.

Requite is a synonym for return in reciprocate topic. In some cases you can use "Requite" instead a verb "Return", when it comes to topics like activity, connect, exchange, repay.

Nearby Words: returned, returning, returnable, returnee, returner

Requite

Requite verb - To provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury.

Return is a synonym for requite in activity topic. You can use "Return" instead a verb "Requite", if it concerns topics such as connect, reciprocate, exchange, repay.

Nearby Words: requital, requiting

Common collocations

feelings return feelings requite feelings
affections return affections requite affections
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