pay vs requite

pay is a noun but requite is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pay	Yes	No	Yes	No
requite	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, requite is a hypernym of pay; that is, requite is a word with a broader meaning than pay:

Other hypernyms of pay include repay.

pay (noun)	requite (noun)
something that remunerates

pay (verb)	requite (verb)
dedicate	make repayment for or return something
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
bring in
do or give something to somebody in return
cancel or discharge a debt
make a compensation for
discharge or settle
render
be worth it