vergelten — meaning in English

English meaning

• requite verb To repay (a debt owed); specifically, to recompense or reward someone for (a favour, a service rendered, etc.)

Senses

vergelten is used for these senses in English:

• pay back (figuratively) To avenge, to exact revenge.
• requite To retaliate or seek revenge against (someone) for an insult, a wrong, etc.; also (reflexive, rare) , to seek revenge for (oneself).

requite — full definition

1. verb To repay (a debt owed); specifically, to recompense or reward someone for (a favour, a service rendered, etc.)
2. verb To repay (someone) a debt owed; specifically, to recompense or reward (someone) for a favour, a service rendered, etc.
3. verb To respond to or reciprocate (feelings, especially affection or love which has been shown).
4. verb To do or give a thing in return for (something).

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