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redeem

[ri-deem]

verb (used with object)

  1. to make up for; make amends for; offset (some fault, shortcoming, etc.).

    His bravery redeemed his youthful idleness.

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  2. 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.

  3. to buy or pay off; clear by payment.

    to redeem a mortgage.

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    Antonyms: ,
  4. to buy back, as after a tax sale or a mortgage foreclosure.

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  5. to recover (something pledged or mortgaged) by payment or other satisfaction.

    to redeem a pawned watch.

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  6. to obtain the release or restoration of, such as from captivity, by paying a ransom.

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  7. Christianity.to deliver from sin and its consequences by means of a sacrifice offered for the sinner.

  8. to convert (paper money) into coins.

  9. to discharge or fulfill (a pledge, promise, etc.).



redeem

/ ɪˈ徱ː /

verb

  1. to recover possession or ownership of by payment of a price or service; regain

  2. to convert (bonds, shares, etc) into cash

  3. to pay off (a promissory note, loan, etc)

  4. to recover (something pledged, mortgaged, or pawned)

  5. to convert (paper money) into bullion or specie

  6. to fulfil (a promise, pledge, etc)

  7. to exchange (trading stamps, coupons, etc) for goods

  8. to reinstate in someone's estimation or good opinion; restore to favour

    he redeemed himself by his altruistic action

  9. to make amends for

  10. to recover from captivity, esp by a money payment

  11. Christianity (of Christ as Saviour) to free (mankind) from sin by his death on the Cross

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • preredeem verb (used with object)
  • ˈ𳾱 noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of redeem1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English redemen, from Middle French redimer, from Latin redimere, equivalent to red- red- + -imere, combining form of emere “to purchase” ( emptor, ransom )
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of redeem1

C15: from Old French redimer , from Latin redimere to buy back, from red- re- + emere to buy
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Synonym Study

Redeem, ransom both mean to buy back. Redeem is wider in its application than ransom, and means to buy back, regain possession of, or exchange for money, goods, etc.: to redeem one's property. To ransom is to redeem a person from captivity by paying a stipulated price, or to redeem from sin by sacrifice: to ransom a kidnapped child.
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Example Sentences

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But Byrne can’t redeem the script’s boneheaded plot twists, nor can he elevate the most potentially intriguing idea at its core.

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“This was very important and it feels good but we’re going to state to redeem ourselves,” Lee said.

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“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.

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Week 17, HOUSTON, TBD: Herbert can redeem himself against the defense that grabbed four interceptions in the Chargers’ 2024 playoff flop.

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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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