Requited Meaning in English

word · lemma: requite

US

rɪˈkwaɪtɪd

ri-KWAI-tid

UK

ɹɪkwˈaɪt

ri-KWITE-id

Definition

Given or returned in the same way, especially describing love or feelings that are expressed back by the other person.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly seen in literary or formal contexts, especially about love ('requited love'). Opposite is 'unrequited'. Rare in daily conversation; colloquial alternatives are 'returned' or 'mutual'. Commonly paired with 'love', 'affection', or 'feelings'.

• Spanish: correspondido - retribuido
• Portuguese (BR): correspondido - retribuído
• Portuguese (PT): correspondido - retribuído
• Chinese (Simplified): 被回报的 - 得到回应的
• Chinese (Traditional): 被回報的 - 得到回應的
• Hindi: प्रतिदत्त - प्रत्युत्तरित
• Arabic: متبادل - مجازي
• Bengali: প্রত্যুত্তরিত - পাল্টা দেয়া
• Russian: взаимный - отвеченный (о чувствах)
• Japanese: 報われた - 応えられた
• Vietnamese: được đáp lại - được hồi đáp
• Korean: 응답받은 - 보답받은
• Turkish: karşılık bulmuş - karşılık verilen
• Urdu: واپس کیا گیا - جواب دیا گیا
• Indonesian: dibalas - berbalas

Example Sentences

Their love was requited.

basic

She hoped her kindness would be requited.

basic

His feelings were finally requited by her.

basic

It's rare to find requited love in stories and in real life.

natural

He confessed to her, not knowing if his feelings would be requited.

natural

True happiness comes when your love is requited by someone you care for.

natural