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requiter

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈkwaɪtə/

KK: /rɪˈkwaɪtər/

noun
Definition

A person who repays or returns a favor or kindness.


Example

She was a requiter, always making sure to return the kindness shown to her.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the charity event this weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard it's a great opportunity to meet a requiter for donations.
Sloth A
Exactly! I think it's important to support those who requite our kindness.
Sloth B
Definitely, it makes a big difference in the community.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
avenger
reciprocator
recompensor
Antonyms
betrayer
defector
traitor
Root Explanation

This word originates from Old French 'requiter', meaning to repay or to return a favor. The term reflects the idea of giving back or reciprocating something received.

Memory Tip

Think of the idea of 'repaying' or 'returning a favor' — that's what 'requiter' means.

Visually Confused Words
unrequiter
reuniter
reiter
recruiter
reutter
reunite
reinter
refuter
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