Etymology:
Meaning:
To return or give in kind, especially a feeling or emotion: to reciprocate.
Origin:
The verb "requite" derives from the Latin word requiro, which originally meant "to seek" or "to search for." It is formed from the prefix re- ("again, back") and the verb quaero ("to seek"). Over time, the meaning of requiro evolved to include the idea of "asking for" or "demanding."
In the 13th century, requiro was adopted into Old French as requerer, which carried the same meanings as its Latin ancestor. In the 14th century, the verb "requite" entered the English language from Old French. Initially, it meant "to ask for" or "to demand." However, by the 16th century, its meaning had expanded to include the idea of "to return or give in kind," especially with regard to feelings or emotions.
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