Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
requital
Noun
/rɪˈkwaɪtəl/
Definition
A return or reward for a service, action, or emotional response.
Examples
- Her gesture of kindness was a requital for all the help he had given her.
- Many cultures have traditions of requital to show gratitude and maintain social bonds.
- The requital for his sacrifices came in the form of recognition and respect from the community.
Meaning
Requital refers to the act of giving something in return, often as a repayment for kindness, an injury, or a favor.
Synonyms
- Recompense
- Return
- Reward
- Reciprocation
- Compensation
