Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense redeems, present participle redeeming, past tense, past participle redeemed
1. verb
If you redeemyourself or your reputation, you do something that makes people have a good opinion of you again after you havebehaved or performed badly.
He had realized the mistake he had made and wanted to redeem himself. [VERB noun]
The sole redeeming feature of your behaviour is that you're not denying it. [VERB-ing]
Synonyms: reinstate, vindicate, absolve, free from blame More Synonyms of redeem
2. verb
When something redeems an unpleasant thing or situation, it prevents it from being completely bad.
Work is the way that people seek to redeem their lives from futility. [VERB noun]
...a long face with too prominent features that were redeemed by a fine pair of browneyes. [VERB noun]
Does this institution have any redeeming features? [VERB-ing]
Synonyms: make up for, offset, make good, compensate for More Synonyms of redeem
3. verb
If you redeem a debt or money that you have promised to someone, you pay money that you owe or that you promised to pay.
[formal]
The amount required to redeem the mortgage was £358,587. [VERB noun]
Tickets are non-exchangeable, cannot be redeemed for cash. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: pay off, clear, square, honour More Synonyms of redeem
4. verb
If you redeem an object that belongs to you, you get it back from someone by repaying them money that you borrowed from them, after using the object as a guarantee.
Make sure you know exactly what you will be paying back when you plan to redeem theitem. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: buy back, recover, regain, retrieve More Synonyms of redeem
5. verb
In religions such as Christianity, to redeem someone means to save them by freeing them from sin and evil.
...a new female spiritual force to redeem the world. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: save, free, deliver, rescue More Synonyms of redeem
More Synonyms of redeem
redeem in British English
(rɪˈdiːm)
verb(transitive)
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 (humankind) from sin by his death on the Cross
Derived forms
redeemer (reˈdeemer)
noun
Word origin
C15: from Old French redimer, from Latin redimere to buy back, from red-re- + emere to buy
redeem in American English
(rɪˈdim)
verb transitive
1.
to buy back
2.
to get back; recover, as by paying a fee
3.
to pay off (a mortgage or note)
4. US
a.
to convert (paper money) into gold or silver coin or bullion
b.
to convert (stocks, bonds, etc.) into cash
c.
to turn in (trading stamps or coupons) for a prize, premium, discount, etc.
5.
a.
to set free by paying a ransom
b.
to deliver from sin and its penalties, as by a sacrifice made for the sinner
6.
to fulfill (a promise or pledge)
7.
a.
to make amends or atone for
to redeem a blunder
b.
to restore (oneself) to favor by making amends
c.
to make worthwhile; justify
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈrescue
Derived forms
redeemable (reˈdeemable)
adjective or reˈdemptible (rɪˈdɛmptəbəl)
redeemer (reˈdeemer)
noun
Word origin
LME redemen < MFr redimer < L redimere < re(d)-, back + emere, to get, buy < IE base *em-, to take > Lith imù, OSlav imǫ, to take
redeem in Finance
(rɪdim)
Word forms: (present) redeems, (past) redeemed, (perfect) redeemed, (progressive) redeeming
verb
(Finance: Investment)
If you redeem a bond or mutual fund shares, you get the principal or cash back from it.
COLLOCATIONS: ~ a bond~ a security~ shares
Bonds usually have a defined term, or maturity, after which the bond is redeemed, whereas stocks may be outstanding indefinitely.
A senior security is a security that, in the event of bankruptcy, will be redeemed before any other securities.
If you redeem a bond or mutual fund shares, you get the principal or cash back from it.
Examples of 'redeem' in a sentence
redeem
And if I'm to redeem my past, Dido's always got to come first.
Howatch, Susan ABSOLUTE TRUTHS (2001)
Gwen's conversation was a dirge of complaints, with the implication that Alma should deal with them, Alma should somehow redeem it all.
Gee, Maggie LOST CHILDREN (2001)
I just pray that somehow I'll redeem myself... win back... Oh, Dena, I do love you.
Gaskin, Catherine THE AMBASSADOR'S WOMEN (2001)
Lady of Spring, if ever I served You, redeem Your debt to me now.
Lois McMaster Bujold THE CURSE OF CHALION (2001)
In other languages
redeem
British English: redeem VERB
yourself If you redeem yourself or your reputation, you do something that makes people have a good opinion of you again after you have behaved or performed badly.
He had realized the mistake he had made and wanted to redeem himself.
American English: redeem
Brazilian Portuguese: redimir
Chinese: 挽回声誉
European Spanish: redimir
French: racheter
German: retten
Italian: riscattare
Japanese: 名誉を挽回する
Korean: > 회복하다명예를
European Portuguese: redimir
Latin American Spanish: redimir
British English: redeem VERB
debt If you redeem a debt or money that you have promised to someone, you pay money that you owe or that you promised to pay.
...the amount required to redeem the mortgage.
American English: redeem
Brazilian Portuguese: redimir
Chinese: 偿还
European Spanish: liquidar
French: rembourser
German: tilgen
Italian: riscattare
Japanese: 取り戻す
Korean: > 상환하다빚을
European Portuguese: redimir
Latin American Spanish: liquidar
Chinese translation of 'redeem'
redeem
(rɪˈdiːm)
vt
[situation]挽回 (wǎnhuí)
[sth in pawn, loan]赎(贖)回 (shúhuí)
(Rel)[person]拯救 (zhěngjiù)
to redeem o.s.弥(彌)补(補)自己的过(過)失 (míbǔ zìjǐ de guòshī)
1 (verb)
Definition
to reinstate (oneself) in someone's good opinion
He had realized the mistake he had made and wanted to redeem himself.
Synonyms
reinstate
He has agreed to reinstate five senior workers.
vindicate
The director said he had been vindicated by the expert's report.
absolve
The judicial inquiry absolved the soldiers.
free from blame
remove the guilt from
restore to favour
rehabilitate
Ten years later, Dreyfus was rehabilitated.
2 (verb)
Definition
to make up for
Work is the way people seek to redeem their sins.
Synonyms
make up for
offset
The increase in pay costs was more than offset by higher productivity.
make good
compensate for
outweigh
The medical benefits far outweigh the risks involved.
redress
Victims are turning to litigation to redress wrongs done to them.
atone for
make amends for
defray
3 (verb)
Definition
to pay off (a loan or debt)
The amount required to redeem the mortgage was £358,587.
Synonyms
pay off
clear
square
honour
He had failed to honour his word.
discharge
The goods will be sold in order to discharge the debt.
pay back
4 (verb)
Definition
to exchange (coupons) for goods
The voucher will be redeemed for one toy.
Synonyms
trade in
cash (in)
exchange
We exchanged addresses.
convert
a handy table which converts into an ironing board
turn in
change
They should change the law to make it illegal to own replica weapons.
5 (verb)
Definition
to buy back
the date upon which you plan to redeem the item
Synonyms
buy back
recover
Legal action is being taken to try and recover the money.
regain
Troops have regained control of the city.
retrieve
She retrieved her jacket from the seat.
reclaim
I've come to reclaim my property.
win back
repossess
repurchase
recover possession of
6 (verb)
a new female spiritual force to redeem the world
Synonyms
save
She could have saved him from this final disaster.
free
It will free us of a whole lot of debt.
deliver
Mercifully, I was delivered from that pain.
rescue
Helicopters rescued nearly 20 people.
liberate
How committed is the leadership to liberating its people from poverty?
ransom
The same system was used for ransoming or exchanging captives.
set free
extricate
an attempt to extricate himself from his financial difficulties
emancipate
the war which preserved the Union and emancipated the slaves
buy the freedom of
pay the ransom of
7 (verb)
Definition
to fulfil (a promise)
They must redeem that pledge.
Synonyms
fulfil
He is too ill to fulfil his duties.
meet
The current arrangements are inadequate to meet our needs.
keep
I'm hoping you'll keep your promise to come for a long visit.
carry out
satisfy
discharge
the quiet competence with which he discharged his many duties
make good
hold to
acquit
adhere to
All members adhere to a strict code of practice.
abide by
keep faith with
be faithful to
perform
Each part of the engine performs a different function.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of absolve
Definition
to declare to be free from blame or sin
The judicial inquiry absolved the soldiers.
Synonyms
excuse,
free,
clear,
release,
deliver,
loose,
forgive,
discharge,
liberate,
pardon,
exempt,
acquit,
vindicate,
remit,
let off,
set free,
exonerate,
exculpate,
shrive
in the sense of acquit
Synonyms
pay off,
pay,
settle,
satisfy,
discharge,
repay
in the sense of adhere to
All members adhere to a strict code of practice.
Synonyms
follow,
keep,
maintain,
respect,
observe,
be true,
fulfil,
obey,
heed,
keep to,
abide by,
be loyal,
mind,
be constant,
be faithful
Nearby words of
redeem
red-hot
redden
redecorate
redeem
redemption
redesign
rediscover
Synonyms of 'redeem'
redeem
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of change
Definition
to make or become different
They should change the law to make it illegal to own replica weapons.
Synonyms
alter,
reform,
transform,
adjust,
moderate,
revise,
modify,
remodel,
reorganize,
restyle,
convert
in the sense of convert
Definition
to change or adapt
a handy table which converts into an ironing board
Synonyms
change,
turn,
transform,
alter,
metamorphose,
transpose,
transmute,
transmogrify (humorous)
in the sense of deliver
Definition
to release or rescue (from captivity or danger)
Mercifully, I was delivered from that pain.
Synonyms
release,
free,
save,
rescue,
loose,
discharge,
liberate,
acquit,
redeem,
ransom,
emancipate
in the sense of discharge
Definition
to relieve oneself of (a debt)
The goods will be sold in order to discharge the debt.
Synonyms
pay,
meet,
clear,
settle,
square (up),
honour,
satisfy,
relieve,
liquidate
in the sense of discharge
Definition
to meet the demands of (a duty or responsibility)
the quiet competence with which he discharged his many duties
Synonyms
carry out,
perform,
fulfil,
accomplish,
do,
effect,
realize,
observe,
implement,
execute,
carry through
in the sense of emancipate
Definition
to free from social, political, or legal restrictions
the war which preserved the Union and emancipated the slaves
Synonyms
free,
release,
liberate,
set free,
deliver,
discharge,
let out,
let loose,
untie,
unchain,
enfranchise,
unshackle,
disencumber,
unfetter,
unbridle,
disenthral,
manumit
in the sense of exchange
Definition
to replace (one thing) with another, esp. to replace unsatisfactory goods
We exchanged addresses.
Synonyms
interchange,
change,
trade,
switch,
swap,
truck,
barter,
reciprocate,
bandy,
give to each other,
give to one another
in the sense of extricate
Definition
to free from a difficult or complicated situation or place
an attempt to extricate himself from his financial difficulties
Synonyms
withdraw,
relieve,
free,
clear,
deliver,
liberate,
wriggle out of,
get (someone) off the hook (slang),
disembarrass
in the sense of free
Definition
to release or liberate
It will free us of a whole lot of debt.
Synonyms
clear,
deliver,
disengage,
cut loose,
release,
rescue,
rid,
relieve,
exempt,
undo,
redeem,
ransom,
extricate,
unburden,
unshackle
in the sense of honour
Definition
to keep (one's promise)
He had failed to honour his word.
Synonyms
fulfil,
keep,
carry out,
observe,
discharge,
live up to,
be true to,
be as good as (informal),
be faithful to
Additional synonyms
in the sense of keep
Definition
to be faithful to (something)
I'm hoping you'll keep your promise to come for a long visit.
Synonyms
comply with,
carry out,
honour,
fulfil,
hold,
follow,
mind,
respect,
observe,
respond to,
embrace,
execute,
obey,
heed,
conform to,
adhere to,
abide by,
act upon
in the sense of liberate
Definition
to release (a country) from enemy occupation
How committed is the leadership to liberating its people from poverty?
Synonyms
free,
release,
rescue,
save,
deliver,
discharge,
redeem,
let out,
set free,
let loose,
untie,
emancipate,
unchain,
unbind,
manumit
in the sense of meet
Definition
to cope with effectively
The current arrangements are inadequate to meet our needs.
Synonyms
fulfil,
match (up to),
answer,
perform,
handle,
carry out,
equal,
satisfy,
cope with,
discharge,
comply with,
come up to,
conform to,
gratify,
measure up to
in the sense of offset
Definition
to cancel out or compensate for
The increase in pay costs was more than offset by higher productivity.
Synonyms
cancel out,
balance,
set off,
make up for,
compensate for,
redeem,
counteract,
neutralize,
counterbalance,
nullify,
obviate,
balance out,
counterpoise,
countervail
in the sense of outweigh
Definition
to be more important, significant, or influential than
The medical benefits far outweigh the risks involved.
Synonyms
override,
cancel (out),
eclipse,
offset,
make up for,
compensate for,
redeem,
supersede,
neutralize,
counterbalance,
nullify,
take precedence over,
prevail over,
obviate,
balance out,
preponderate,
outbalance
in the sense of perform
Definition
to fulfil
Each part of the engine performs a different function.
Synonyms
fulfil,
carry out,
execute,
discharge
in the sense of ransom
Definition
to pay money to obtain the release of (a prisoner)
The same system was used for ransoming or exchanging captives.
Synonyms
buy the freedom of,
release,
deliver,
rescue,
liberate,
buy (someone) out (informal),
redeem,
set free,
obtain or pay for the release of
in the sense of reclaim
Definition
to get back possession of
I've come to reclaim my property.
Synonyms
retrieve,
claim back,
get or take back,
recover,
rescue,
regain,
reinstate,
recoup
in the sense of recover
Definition
to gain (something) by the judgment of a court
Legal action is being taken to try and recover the money.
Synonyms
recoup,
restore,
repair,
get back,
regain,
make good,
retrieve,
reclaim,
redeem,
recapture,
win back,
take back,
repossess,
retake,
find again
in the sense of redress
Definition
to make amends for
Victims are turning to litigation to redress wrongs done to them.
Synonyms
make amends for,
pay for,
make up for,
compensate for,
put right,
recompense for,
make reparation for,
make restitution for
Additional synonyms
in the sense of regain
Definition
to get back or recover
Troops have regained control of the city.
Synonyms
recover,
get back,
retrieve,
redeem,
recapture,
win back,
take back,
recoup,
repossess,
retake
in the sense of rehabilitate
Definition
to restore the good reputation of
Ten years later, Dreyfus was rehabilitated.
Synonyms
reinstate,
restore,
re-establish,
reinstall,
forgive,
bring back,
pardon,
exonerate,
absolve,
exculpate
in the sense of rescue
Definition
to bring (someone or something) out of danger or trouble
Helicopters rescued nearly 20 people.
Synonyms
save,
get out,
save the life of,
extricate,
free,
release,
deliver,
recover,
liberate,
set free,
save (someone's) bacon (British, informal)
in the sense of retrieve
Definition
to get or fetch back again
She retrieved her jacket from the seat.
Synonyms
get back,
regain,
repossess,
fetch back,
recall,
recover,
restore,
recapture
in the sense of vindicate
Definition
to clear (someone) of guilt or suspicion
The director said he had been vindicated by the expert's report.