to render an equivalent to, for service, loss, etc.; to requite; to remunerate; to compensate.-to return an equivalent for; to give compensation for; to atone for; to pay for.-to give in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved.-to give recompense; to make amends or requital.-an equivalent returned for anything done, suffered, or given; compensation; requital; suitable return.