redeem

CEFRB2

/ɹɪˈdiːm/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To exchange something for money, value, or a reward.

  2. 02

    verb

    To make up for a fault or mistake.

Examples

  • He could not redeem himself after his huge mistake.

  • His eyes redeem his face from sternness.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ɾiːˈd̪iːm/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To liberate by payment of a ransom.

  2. To set free by force.

  3. To recover ownership of something by buying it back.

More examples

In context

  • The only thing that will redeem mankind is co-operation.

  • Your Highneſſe needs not doubt but in ſhort time, He will with Tamburlaines deſtruction Redeeme you from this deadly ſeruitude.

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He tried to blank his reputation by apologizing and making amends.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English redemen, modified from Old French redimer, from Latin redimō (“release; obviate; atone for”), itself from red- (“back; again”) + emō (“buy; gain, take, procure”).