to give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.-regard; respect; consideration.-that which is given in return for good or evil done or received; esp., that which is offered or given in return for some service or attainment, as for excellence in studies, for the return of something lost, etc.; recompense; requital.-hence, the fruit of one's labor or works.-compensation or remuneration for services; a sum of money paid or taken for doing, or forbearing to do, some act.