redeem
🇺🇸
/rɪˈdiːm/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈdiːm/
verb
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to make something or someone seem better
His kindness helps redeem his earlier mistakes.
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to do something good to make up for a mistake
He worked hard to redeem himself after failing the test.
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to save someone from evil
Many believe faith can redeem a person from sin.
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to pay back money you owe
You must redeem your debt by next month.
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to exchange for money or goods
You can redeem this coupon for a free drink.
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to get back something you left as security
She went to redeem her jewelry from the pawn shop.
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to keep a promise
He always works to redeem his promises to others.
translation
to make something or someone seem better; to do something good to make up for a mistake; to save someone from evil; to pay back money you owe; to exchange for money or goods; to get back something you left as security; to keep a promise
Word Forms
3rd Present
redeems
Past
redeemed
Perfect
redeemed
Progressive
redeeming