redeem

rescue, deliver, redeem, ransom, reclaim, save mean to set free from confinement or danger. rescue implies freeing from imminent danger by prompt or vigorous action. rescued the crew of a sinking ship deliver implies release usually of a person from confinement, temptation, slavery, or suffering. delivered his people from bondage redeem implies releasing from bondage or penalties by giving what is demanded or necessary. job training designed to redeem school dropouts from chronic unemployment ransom specifically applies to buying out of captivity. tried to ransom the kidnap victim reclaim suggests a bringing back to a former state or condition of someone or something abandoned or debased. reclaimed long-abandoned farms save may replace any of the foregoing terms; it may further imply a preserving or maintaining for usefulness or continued existence. an operation that saved my life

Examples of redeem in a Sentence

Nearly 115 million Americans clip coupons and redeem them at some point during the year. — David J. Morrow, New York Times, 17 Mar. 1996 … nor does the book try to justify whatever is reckless about it by claiming some redeeming social or political value. — Philip Roth, Reading Myself and Others, 1975 She had once told Rowland that she would show him, some day, how gracious her manners could be; she was now redeeming her promise. — Henry James, Roderick Hudson, 1875 We had, however, redeemed … the character of our country, by showing that there was at any rate a body of persons determined to use all the means which the law afforded to obtain justice for the injured. — John Stuart Mill, Autobiography, 1874 Their temporal dominion is now confirmed by the reverence of a thousand years; and their noblest title is the free choice of a people, whom they had redeemed from slavery. — Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 1788 The exciting ending partially redeems what is otherwise a very dull movie. He wants to redeem his reputation. You can redeem this coupon at any store. You have 90 days to redeem your winning lottery ticket. This voucher can be redeemed for a free meal at several local restaurants. The government will pay you interest when it redeems the bonds you bought. The company redeemed some of its stock.

Recent Examples on the Web Like Chubb, quarterback Baker Mayfield has dreamed about a chance like this, and a chance to redeem himself for the loss to the Jets. — cleveland, "Nick Chubb on the Steelers game: ‘This is what we play for our whole life — moments like this’," 2 Jan. 2021 And now Pagano and his troops get a chance to redeem themselves. — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "‘Not a lot of sleep this week’: For Chuck Pagano and the Chicago Bears defense, slowing Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers will be a monumental challenge," 1 Jan. 2021 The cards could spur sales next year, though, as shoppers return to stores or redeem them online. — Suzanne Kapner, WSJ, "Gift Cards Are the Go-To Holiday Gifts of 2020," 23 Dec. 2020 But against Texas A&M, the moment slipped through McClain’s hands as did Auburn’s chance to redeem itself against a top-five team. — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, "Auburn suffers total defensive letdown in loss to No. 5 Texas A&M," 6 Dec. 2020 After missing an extra point early in the game, the junior kicker, who's also the goalkeeper on the schools' soccer team, got her chance to redeem herself in overtime with a chance to win. — Dominique Yates, The Courier-Journal, "Battle for the Bullitt Cup: Badgett's extra point lifts North Bullitt past Bullitt East," 7 Nov. 2020 Aside from their initial bonuses, though, each card extends an impressive array of travel and other benefits, and both allow cardholders to redeem their points in a variety of useful ways. — Eric Rosen, Condé Nast Traveler, "Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture: Comparing the Popular Travel Cards," 3 Nov. 2020 Altuve had a chance to redeem himself in the ninth, representing the tying run with two on and one out, only to strike out swinging against Diego Castillo. — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, "Rays' defense shines – while Jose Altuve makes another costly error – as Tampa Bay takes 3-0 ALCS lead," 14 Oct. 2020 Chris Olave came into the 2020 season looking to redeem himself after Ohio State football’s loss in the semifinal of the College Football Playoff. — Stephen Means, cleveland, "Ohio State football clearly missed Chris Olave in Big Ten Championship, will they miss him in College Football Playoff?," 19 Dec. 2020

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redeem

verb

English Language Learners Definition of redeem

: to make (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) better or more acceptable

: to exchange (something, such as a coupon or lottery ticket) for money, an award, etc.

: to buy back (something, such as a stock or bond)

See the full definition for redeem in the English Language Learners Dictionary

redeem

verb

re·deem | \ ri-ˈdēm

Kids Definition of redeem

1 : to make up for The exciting ending redeemed the otherwise dull movie.

2 : to buy, get, or win back He redeemed his honor.

3 : to make good : fulfill You must redeem your promise.

4 : to exchange for something of value I redeemed my tickets for a prize.

5 : to free from sin

redeem

transitive verb

re·deem | \ ri-ˈdēm

Legal Definition of redeem

1a : repurchase

b : to repurchase by right and not on the open market redeem preferred shares

2a : to free from a lien or pledge usually by payment of the amount secured thereby redeem collateral

b : to exercise an equity of redemption in (real property) by payment in full of a mortgage debt after default but prior to a foreclosure becoming effective a right to redeem property prior to the actual sale under a judgment of foreclosure — Bowery Sav. Bank v. Harbert Offset Corp., 558 N.Y.S.2d 821 (1990) — see also equity of redemption

c : to exercise a right of redemption in (real property) within the period set by law by a repurchase that voids the effect of foreclosure or sale — see also right of redemption

Note: A mortgagor with a right of redemption might redeem property within the set period following a foreclosure sale by paying the new purchaser the purchase price, interest, taxes, and lawful charges.

d : to remove the obligation of by payment (as at maturity) redeem a bond

3a : to present and have redeemed

b : to exchange for something of value

intransitive verb

: to redeem something (as real property) failed to exercise its equity of redemption, and this part of the right to redeem was therefore cut off — Hausman v. Dayton, 653 N.E.2d 1190 (1995)

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