Definitions for redeem
rɪˈdimre·deem

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. deliver, redeem, save(verb)

   save from sins

2. redeem(verb)

   restore the honor or worth of

3. redeem(verb)

   to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange

4. ransom, redeem(verb)

   exchange or buy back for money; under threat

5. redeem, pay off(verb)

   pay off (loans or promissory notes)

6. redeem(verb)

   convert into cash; of commercial papers

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. redeem(Verb)

   To recover ownership of something by paying a sum.

2. redeem(Verb)

   To liberate by payment of a ransom.

3. redeem(Verb)

   To set free by force.

4. redeem(Verb)

   To save, rescue

5. redeem(Verb)

   To clear, release from debt or blame

6. redeem(Verb)

   To expiate, atone (for ...)

7. redeem(Verb)

   To convert (some bond or security) into cash

8. redeem(Verb)

   To save from a state of sin (and from its consequences).

9. redeem(Verb)

   To repair, restore

10. redeem(Verb)

    To reform, change (for the better)

11. redeem(Verb)

    To restore the reputation or honour of oneself or something.

12. redeem(Verb)

    To reclaim

Origin: Recorded since c.1425, from redemen, modified from redemer, redimer, from redimo, itself from re- + emo.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Redeem(verb)

   to purchase back; to regain possession of by payment of a stipulated price; to repurchase

2. Redeem(verb)

   to recall, as an estate, or to regain, as mortgaged property, by paying what may be due by force of the mortgage

3. Redeem(verb)

   to regain by performing the obligation or condition stated; to discharge the obligation mentioned in, as a promissory note, bond, or other evidence of debt; as, to redeem bank notes with coin

4. Redeem(verb)

   to ransom, liberate, or rescue from captivity or bondage, or from any obligation or liability to suffer or to be forfeited, by paying a price or ransom; to ransom; to rescue; to recover; as, to redeem a captive, a pledge, and the like

5. Redeem(verb)

   hence, to rescue and deliver from the bondage of sin and the penalties of God's violated law

6. Redeem(verb)

   to make good by performing fully; to fulfill; as, to redeem one's promises

7. Redeem(verb)

   to pay the penalty of; to make amends for; to serve as an equivalent or offset for; to atone for; to compensate; as, to redeem an error

Origin: [F. rdimer, L. redimere; pref. red-, re- re- + emere, emptum, to buy, originally, to take, cf. OIr. em (in comp.), Lith. imti. Cf. Assume, Consume, Exempt, Premium, Prompt, Ransom.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Redeem

   rē-dēm′, v.t. to ransom: to relieve from captivity by a price: to rescue, deliver: to pay the penalty of: to atone for: to perform, as a promise: to improve, put to the best advantage: to recover, as a pledge.—adj. Redeem′able, that may be redeemed.—ns. Redeem′ableness; Redeem′er, one who redeems or ransoms, esp. Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world.—adjs. Redeem′ing, saving: good, as exceptional to what is bad; Redeem′less, incurable; Redemp′tive, pertaining to redemption: serving or tending to redeem; Redemp′tory, serving to redeem: paid for ransom. [O. Fr. redimer—L. redimĕre—red-, back, emĕre, to buy.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of redeem in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of redeem in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of redeem in a Sentence

1. Jitu Das:

   Everyday is a second chance to redeem yourself.

2. Bertrand Russell:

   The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation.

3. Former President Bill Clinton:

   Oklahoma City, you had to choose to redeem your terrible losses by having to begin again.

4. George Papadopoulos:

   My entire life has been turned upside down, I hope to have a second chance to redeem myself.

5. George Hobica:

   You won’t know how many miles you need to redeem until you actually try to book the ticket.

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