redeem

[ ri-deem ]

/ rɪˈdim /

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verb (used with object)

to buy or pay off; clear by payment: to redeem a mortgage.

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

to recover (something pledged or mortgaged) by payment or other satisfaction: to redeem a pawned watch.

to exchange (bonds, trading stamps, etc.) for money or goods.

to convert (paper money) into specie.

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

to make up for; make amends for; offset (some fault, shortcoming, etc.): His bravery redeemed his youthful idleness.

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

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

Origin of redeem

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” (cf. emptor, ransom)

SYNONYMS FOR redeem

1-3 repurchase.

8, 9 free, liberate, rescue, save.

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ANTONYMS FOR redeem

1 abandon.

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synonym study for redeem

1-3. 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.

OTHER WORDS FROM redeem

pre·re·deem, verb (used with object)un·re·deemed, adjective

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Example sentences from the Web for redeem

As if the novel is inherently valueless, and the only way to redeem it is to think about it in relation to our current political catastrophe.
Why art matters at the end of the world|Constance Grady|September 25, 2020|Vox
Log into your credit card issuer’s app and see what other ways you might be able to redeem those points.
Save money during the pandemic with these tech-savvy solutions|Whitson Gordon|September 23, 2020|Popular Science
Consumers can buy and earn credits that they will be able to redeem at retailers for the company’s products.
How scary will a COVID-19 Halloween be for candy companies?|Beth Kowitt|August 29, 2020|Fortune
Before I redeem it, it costs them nothing, but I love my points.
Why Is This Man Running for President? (Ep. 362 Update)|Stephen J. Dubner|December 19, 2019|Freakonomics

Prizes may not be exchanged or redeemed for cash, sold, or traded.
The Daily Beast Company LLC The New Alphas Sweepstakes Official Rules||December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
However, Martin redeemed himself when correctly guessing a fake expletive-laden clue read by Meyers.
Amy Poehler and George R.R. Martin Play Game of ‘Game of Thrones’|Alex Chancey|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course, she immediately embraces Venkman—himself now redeemed—and the film concludes on a triumphant note.
The Scathing Sexual Politics of ‘Ghostbusters’|Andy Hoglund|June 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After praying for forgiveness, Fotros was redeemed by the Imam Ali who gave him back his wings.
Iran’s Drone War in Syria|Patrick Hilsman|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
American declinism is the prophetic motif: If you will pray, thou shalt be redeemed.
Sunday Q&A: Josef Joffe on the Myth of American Decline|Michael Moynihan|November 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
If unsuccessful, she returns to her place and pays a forfeit, which is redeemed at the end of the game.
Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium|Jessie H. Bancroft
He was well treated while a prisoner, and redeemed at the close of the war.
A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison|James E. Seaver
Of the fifteen millions of fractional currency still outstanding, only about eighty thousand has been redeemed the past year.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents|James D. Richardson
"We trusted that it had been he that should have redeemed Israel," said the two disciples, sadly walking on the way to Emmaus.
Religious Studies, Sketches and Poems|Harriet Beecher Stowe
The grabbers had made a clean getaway, and it had been several months later before she heard the boys had been redeemed safely.
Legacy|James H Schmitz

British Dictionary definitions for redeem

redeem

/ (rɪˈdiːm) /

verb (tr)

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 favourhe 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

Derived forms of redeem

redeemer, noun

Word Origin for redeem

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

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

单词	redeem
释义	redeem [ ri-deem ] / rɪˈdim / SEE SYNONYMS FOR redeem ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to buy or pay off; clear by payment: to redeem a mortgage. to buy back, as after a tax sale or a mortgage foreclosure. to recover (something pledged or mortgaged) by payment or other satisfaction: to redeem a pawned watch. to exchange (bonds, trading stamps, etc.) for money or goods. to convert (paper money) into specie. to discharge or fulfill (a pledge, promise, etc.). to make up for; make amends for; offset (some fault, shortcoming, etc.): His bravery redeemed his youthful idleness. to obtain the release or restoration of, as from captivity, by paying a ransom. Theology. to deliver from sin and its consequences by means of a sacrifice offered for the sinner. Origin of redeem 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” (cf. emptor, ransom) SYNONYMS FOR redeem 1-3 repurchase. 8, 9 free, liberate, rescue, save. SEE SYNONYMS FOR redeem ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR redeem 1 abandon. SEE ANTONYMS FOR redeem ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for redeem 1-3. 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. OTHER WORDS FROM redeem pre·re·deem, verb (used with object)un·re·deemed, adjective Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for redeem As if the novel is inherently valueless, and the only way to redeem it is to think about it in relation to our current political catastrophe. Why art matters at the end of the world\|Constance Grady\|September 25, 2020\|Vox Log into your credit card issuer’s app and see what other ways you might be able to redeem those points. Save money during the pandemic with these tech-savvy solutions\|Whitson Gordon\|September 23, 2020\|Popular Science Consumers can buy and earn credits that they will be able to redeem at retailers for the company’s products. How scary will a COVID-19 Halloween be for candy companies?\|Beth Kowitt\|August 29, 2020\|Fortune Before I redeem it, it costs them nothing, but I love my points. Why Is This Man Running for President? (Ep. 362 Update)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|December 19, 2019\|Freakonomics Prizes may not be exchanged or redeemed for cash, sold, or traded. The Daily Beast Company LLC The New Alphas Sweepstakes Official Rules\|\|December 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST However, Martin redeemed himself when correctly guessing a fake expletive-laden clue read by Meyers. Amy Poehler and George R.R. Martin Play Game of ‘Game of Thrones’\|Alex Chancey\|October 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Of course, she immediately embraces Venkman—himself now redeemed—and the film concludes on a triumphant note. The Scathing Sexual Politics of ‘Ghostbusters’\|Andy Hoglund\|June 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST After praying for forgiveness, Fotros was redeemed by the Imam Ali who gave him back his wings. Iran’s Drone War in Syria\|Patrick Hilsman\|May 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST American declinism is the prophetic motif: If you will pray, thou shalt be redeemed. Sunday Q&A: Josef Joffe on the Myth of American Decline\|Michael Moynihan\|November 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST If unsuccessful, she returns to her place and pays a forfeit, which is redeemed at the end of the game. Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium\|Jessie H. Bancroft He was well treated while a prisoner, and redeemed at the close of the war. A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison\|James E. Seaver Of the fifteen millions of fractional currency still outstanding, only about eighty thousand has been redeemed the past year. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents\|James D. Richardson "We trusted that it had been he that should have redeemed Israel," said the two disciples, sadly walking on the way to Emmaus. Religious Studies, Sketches and Poems\|Harriet Beecher Stowe The grabbers had made a clean getaway, and it had been several months later before she heard the boys had been redeemed safely. Legacy\|James H Schmitz British Dictionary definitions for redeem redeem / (rɪˈdiːm) / verb (tr) 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 favourhe 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 Derived forms of redeem redeemer, noun Word Origin for redeem C15: from Old French redimer, from Latin redimere to buy back, from red- re- + emere to buy 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 Words related to redeem regain, restore, repay, recoup, reclaim, pay off, liberate, extricate, rehabilitate, compensate, satisfy, offset, ransom, purchase, retrieve, exchange, cover, cash, repossess, settle
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redeem

verb (used with object)

Origin of redeem

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verb (tr)

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