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redeem

redeem
Transitive Verb
past: redeemedpp: redeemeding: redeeming

This term carries a strong sense of recovery or restoration, whether it is the retrieval of a physical object, the restoration of a reputation, or the salvation of a soul. It implies that something was previously lost, compromised, or diminished, and is now being brought back to a state of value or purity.

In commercial contexts, the word is neutral and transactional, referring to the simple act of exchanging a voucher for a product. However, in social or spiritual contexts, it takes on a heavy emotional weight, suggesting a journey from failure or guilt toward forgiveness and redemption.

Meanings

Transitive Verbredeem
[~ something]

To compensate for the bad qualities of something or someone by possessing a good quality.

The movie was poorly paced, but the stunning cinematography helped redeem it.

Transitive Verbredeem
[~ something]

To exchange a voucher, coupon, or token for a prize, discount, or cash value.

You can redeem this gift card at any of our retail locations.

Transitive Verbredeem
[~ someone]

To do something that makes people change their negative opinion of someone or restores their reputation.

Transitive Verbredeem
[~ something]

To regain possession of something by paying a certain sum of money, such as a pawned item or a mortgage.

The family worked for years to save enough money to redeem their ancestral land.

Examples

The movie was mostly boring but the ending managed to redeem it.

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The movie was mostly boring but the ending managed to redeem it.

You can redeem this voucher for a free coffee at any of our locations.

Business

You can redeem this voucher for a free coffee at any of our locations.

Office

I need to find a way to redeem myself after that disaster of a presentation.

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He finally saved enough money to redeem his grandfather's gold watch from the pawnshop.

Fantasy

The fallen knight sought a quest that might redeem his soul from its dark past.

Can I redeem these points for a gift card?

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Can I redeem these points for a gift card?

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Her kindness to strangers redeems her otherwise grumpy personality.

Office

I will do whatever it takes to redeem my reputation in this company.

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The priest spoke of the power of faith to redeem the lost.

Phrasal Verbs

redeem oneself

to do something to restore one's reputation or make up for a past mistake

After failing the first exam, she worked tirelessly to redeem herself on the final.

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