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Meaning of retribute | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
/ˈɹɛtɹɪbjuːt/

Definitions

To pay back; to give in return, as payment, reward, or punishment; to requite.

Equivalents

Español retribuir
Português retribuir

Examples

“to retribute someone for their kindness”
“to retribute just punishment to a criminal”
“retribute to him, so far as calm reason and conscience dictate, what is proportionate to his transgression”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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