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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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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: 1. to make something or someone seem less bad: 2. to get something back: 3. to exchange a piece…. Learn more.
Redeem definition: to buy or pay off; clear by payment. See examples of REDEEM used in a sentence.
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.
redeem (formal, religion) to save somebody from the power of evil: He was a sinner, redeemed by the grace of God. Redeem is also used in non-religious language in the phrase redeem a situation, which means to prevent a situation from being as bad as it might be. Patterns. to save/ rescue/ redeem somebody/ something from something
Definitions of redeem. verb. exchange or buy back for money; under threat. synonyms: ransom. see more. verb. pay off (loans or promissory notes) synonyms: pay off. see more. verb. convert into cash; of commercial papers. see more. verb. turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange. see more. verb. save from sins.
REDEEM definition: 1. to make something seem less bad: 2. to do something that makes people have a better opinion of…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'redeem' 1. 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. [...] 2. When something redeems an unpleasant thing or situation, it prevents it from being completely bad. [...] 3.
REDEEM meaning: 1 : to make (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) better or more acceptable; 2 : to exchange (something, such as a coupon or lottery ticket) for money, an award, etc.
