Synonyms of redeems

redeems

verb

present tense third-person singular of redeem

1

as in fulfills

to do what is required by the terms of

the Little League coach redeemed his promise to take the players out for ice cream if they improved their fielding over the season

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfills
• satisfies
• keeps
• completes
• fills
• meets
• finalizes
• answers
• makes good
• complies (with)
• accomplishes
• achieves
• concludes
• executes
• consummates
• finishes
• makes
• abides by
• perfects
• performs
• brings about
• effects
• commits
• carries out
• brings off
• discharges
• follows through (with)
• compasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violates
• breaks
• transgresses
• breaches
• ignores
• forgets
• neglects
• defaults (on)
• disregards
• overlooks
• passes over
• slights
• overpasses

2

as in saves

to free from captivity or punishment by paying a price

the government has consistently refused to redeem hostages captured by terrorists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saves
• rescues
• ransoms
• releases
• retrieves
• recovers
• liberates
• buys
• regains
• bails
• delivers
• emancipates
• gets back
• salvages

3

as in forgives

to free from the penalties or consequences of sin

the belief that sinners are redeemed by their faith in God

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saves
• forgives
• delivers
• reclaims
• blesses
• pardons
• reforms
• remits
• sanctifies
• purifies
• consecrates
• hallows
• shrives

4

as in rehabilitates

to make better in behavior or character

the unfaithful husband made a determined effort to redeem himself in the eyes of his wife and children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rehabilitates
• reclaims
• improves
• regenerates
• restores
• reforms
• refines
• habilitates
• purifies
• amends
• reeducates
• cleanses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subverts
• degrades
• lowers
• corrupts
• demeans
• prostitutes
• demoralizes
• warps
• poisons
• profanes
• abases
• debauches
• perverts
• depraves
• cankers

5

as in compensates

to make up for (an offense)

quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensates
• repays
• corrects
• expiates
• amends
• makes amends for
• reimburses
• atones (for)
• rectifies
• mends
• makes good for
• redresses
• remunerates
• propitiates
• recompenses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of redeems

But the film redeems itself with its strong anti-colonialist message that provides a surprisingly serious element to the otherwise escapist goings-on. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

Lilypad also redeems herself by the end of the movie. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 June 2026

When a child redeems their certificate with Pizza Hut, they are celebrated. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

By the end of the season-five premiere, however, A-Train redeems himself. — Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026

Fortunately, the play has a surprise ending that somewhat redeems the characters and story. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

In many ways, an athlete who redeems herself is far more relatable than one who simply dominates her sport from one Olympic cycle to the next. — Frederick Dreier, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026

What redeems him, at least in the reader’s eyes, is Catherine’s love. — New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026

Gabriel And Lil'Jordan Humphrey totally redeems himself. — Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026