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- Dictionaryredeem/rɪˈdiːm/
verb
- 1. compensate for the faults or bad aspects of: "a disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech" Similar
- 2. gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment: "statutes enabled state peasants to redeem their land" Similar
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REDEEM definition: 1. to make something or someone seem less bad: 2. to get something back: 3. to exchange a piece…. Learn more.
1. a. : to buy back : repurchase. b. : to get or win back. 2. : to free from what distresses or harms: such as. a. : to free from captivity by payment of ransom. b. : to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental. c. : to release from blame or debt : clear. d. : to free from the consequences of sin. 3.
Redeem definition: to buy or pay off; clear by payment. See examples of REDEEM used in a sentence.
redeem. /rɪˈdim/ IPA guide. Other forms: redeemed; redeeming; redeems. If you redeem yourself, you make up for wrongs by doing something that makes you seem good again, like when after being irritable and snappy with your grandmother, you redeem yourself by bringing her flowers and apologizing.
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.
1. To recover ownership of by paying a specified sum: redeemed the ring from the pawnbroker. 2. a. To pay off (a promissory note, for example). b. To turn in (coupons, for example) and receive something in exchange. c. To convert into cash: redeem stocks. 3.
Definition of redeem verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
REDEEM definition: 1. to make something seem less bad: 2. to do something that makes people have a better opinion of…. Learn more.
Redeem Definition. rĭ-dēm. redeemed, redeeming, redeems. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. redeemed, redeeming, redeems. To buy back. Webster's New World. To get back; recover, as by paying a fee. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To pay off (a mortgage or note) Webster's New World.
to discharge or fulfill (a pledge, promise, etc.). Religion to set free or deliver (someone) from captivity, etc., by paying a penalty or ransom: paid a ransom to redeem the hostages. to make up for; offset (some fault, shortcoming, etc.): After making that blunder, how will you redeem yourself? re•deem•a•ble, adj. re•deem•er, n. [ countable]
