Antonyms for re quite


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-kwahyt
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈkwaɪt


Definition of re quite

Origin :
  • c.1400, "repay" (for good or ill), from re- "back" + Middle English quite "clear, pay up," earlier variant of quit (see quit). Related: Requited; requiting.
  • As in make up : verb compensate, reconcile
  • As in offset : verb counterbalance, compensate
  • As in pay : verb give money for goods, services
  • As in pay : verb get revenge
  • As in avenge : verb retaliate
  • As in reciprocate : verb exchange, alternate; equal
  • As in recompense : verb pay back, make restitution
  • As in recoup : verb recover, make up for
  • As in reimburse : verb pay back something owed
  • As in remunerate : verb compensate, reward
  • As in repay : verb give back money or possession
  • As in repay : verb get even; obtain restitution for past injustice
  • As in requite : verb compensate, give in return
  • As in retaliate : verb get even with someone
  • As in retort : verb answer
  • As in return : verb give back, send back
  • As in revenge : verb retaliate for wrong, grievance
  • As in reward : verb pay; give prize
  • As in satisfy : verb pay, compensate
  • As in compensate : verb make restitution
  • As in gratify : verb give pleasure; satisfy
Example sentences :
  • They re quite different from Anarchists; they dont believe in blowing people up.
  • Extract from : « Daddy Long-Legs » by Jean Webster

Synonyms for re quite

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