Requite [Verb]

Sentence: Mr. Doolittle sits on the Appropriations Committee, to which lobbyists and special interests have an attraction that borders on Pavlovian. No great drumbeating is needed to fill those campaign kitties. Like other lawmakers, Mr. Doolittle indulges ”earmarking” — the odious practice of delivering government contracts to favored pleaders who often requite with campaign contributions. (Source: www.democracy21.org)

Meaning: Make appropriate return for (a favor, service, or wrongdoing)

How To Remember?

If someone quite does you a favor, you re-quite him/her with a favor, you re-turn the favor. Remember thus!

Synonyms?

Avenge, Revenge, Return, Reciprocate; Recompense; Repay.

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