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requite vs pay

pay vs requite

requite is not a noun while pay is a noun.

requite and pay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
requite No No Yes No
pay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pay is a hyponym of requite; that is, pay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than requite:
  • requite: make repayment for or return something
  • pay: make a compensation for
requite (noun) pay (noun)
something that remunerates
requite (verb) pay (verb)
make repayment for or return something dedicate
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
Difference between requite and pay

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