Requited: meaning, definitions and examples

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requited

 

[ rɪˈkwaɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

love, feelings

The term 'requited' refers to feelings of love or affection that are returned or reciprocated. When someone's affection is requited, it means that the other person feels the same way and reciprocates those emotions. This concept is often contrasted with unrequited love, where one person's feelings are not returned. In literature and poetry, requited love is frequently celebrated as a joyous, fulfilling experience.

Synonyms

mutual, reciprocated, returned

Examples of usage

  • They shared a requited love that lasted for years.
  • In the poem, the author depicted the beauty of requited affection.
  • Her requited feelings brought her immense happiness.
  • He finally found a requited partnership after many disappointments.

Translations

Translations of the word "requited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 correspondido

🇮🇳 प्रतिकृत

🇩🇪 erwidert

🇮🇩 dibalas

🇺🇦 взаємний

🇵🇱 odwzajemniony

🇯🇵 報われた

🇫🇷 réciproque

🇪🇸 correspondido

🇹🇷 karşılıklı

🇰🇷 상응하는

🇸🇦 مُتَقَابِل

🇨🇿 opětovaný

🇸🇰 vzájomný

🇨🇳 回应的

🇸🇮 usklajen

🇮🇸 svarað

🇰🇿 жауап берілген

🇬🇪 შესაბამისი

🇦🇿 qarşılıqlı

🇲🇽 correspondido

Word origin

The word 'requited' originates from the Latin verb 'requīrere,' meaning 'to seek again.' The evolution of the term moved through the Old French form 'requiter,' which meant 'to repay or return.' In English, it emerged in the late Middle Ages and initially referred to returning a favor or kindness. Over time, it became more associated with the realm of emotions and relationships, particularly in the context of love. The prefix 're-' signifies repetition or return, while 'quite' derives from the Latin 'quitus,' meaning 'settled' or 'finished.' This semantic development reflects the idea that love, when requited, creates a sense of balance and mutual fulfillment between individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,292 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.