(a) To give (sth.) in return: pay for (a service, etc.); repay (a debt); pay (expenses, a fee); (b) to redeem (a pledge, surety); make good (a promise, an obligation).

(a) To repay (sb.) in kind, pay back, requite; ~ wel, ~ evil; ~ mede, give (sb.) his due, reward; (b) to repay (an act of kindness, a wrong, etc.); return (a kindness); reciprocate (love); reward (virtue); retaliate for (an injury).

To make amends for (an offense, a sin, etc.); absolve oneself.

(a) To relieve (sb.) of an obligation; release (from a pledge); (b) to acquit (the accused); to clear (oneself) of a charge, of wrongdoing; to free (oneself from punishment), escape (punishment); (c) to free (a prisoner), to ransom; ~ ransoun, redeem.

(a) To free (a holding of rent or other obligations); (b) to remit (a sentence).

To deprive (sb. of kingdom, of life).

Refl. (a) To do one's part, acquit oneself; (b) to act or behave (in a certain manner); (c) ~ wel, do well, be successful.