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redeem
[ri-deem]
verb (used with object)
to make up for; make amends for; offset (some fault, shortcoming, etc.).
His bravery redeemed his youthful idleness.
Synonyms: ,to exchange (bonds, trading stamps, coupons, points, etc.) for money or goods.
I redeemed 25,000 points for a free night’s stay at the hotel.
This coupon can be redeemed at any grocery store.
to buy or pay off; clear by payment.
to redeem a mortgage.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms: ,to buy back, as after a tax sale or a mortgage foreclosure.
Synonyms: , ,to recover (something pledged or mortgaged) by payment or other satisfaction.
to redeem a pawned watch.
Synonyms: , ,to obtain the release or restoration of, such as from captivity, by paying a ransom.
Synonyms: , , ,Christianity.to deliver from sin and its consequences by means of a sacrifice offered for the sinner.
to convert (paper money) into coins.
to discharge or fulfill (a pledge, promise, etc.).
redeem
/ ɪˈ徱ː /
verb
to recover possession or ownership of by payment of a price or service; regain
to convert (bonds, shares, etc) into cash
to pay off (a promissory note, loan, etc)
to recover (something pledged, mortgaged, or pawned)
to convert (paper money) into bullion or specie
to fulfil (a promise, pledge, etc)
to exchange (trading stamps, coupons, etc) for goods
to reinstate in someone's estimation or good opinion; restore to favour
he redeemed himself by his altruistic action
to make amends for
to recover from captivity, esp by a money payment
Christianity (of Christ as Saviour) to free (mankind) from sin by his death on the Cross
Other 51Թ Forms
- preredeem verb (used with object)
- ˈ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of redeem1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But Byrne can’t redeem the script’s boneheaded plot twists, nor can he elevate the most potentially intriguing idea at its core.
“This was very important and it feels good but we’re going to state to redeem ourselves,” Lee said.
“Some of the characters who do the worst things in the play are the characters with these redeeming qualities that you fall in love with,” Taymor said.
Week 17, HOUSTON, TBD: Herbert can redeem himself against the defense that grabbed four interceptions in the Chargers’ 2024 playoff flop.
But Ulman is too skeptical to suggest these yahoos could redeem themselves by ferreting out the real problems happening in her home country.
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