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Meaning of Redeem
The primary meaning of the word "Redeem" is to compensate for or make up for something, such as a mistake or a fault.
Definitions
- To compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something
- * To make something or someone respectable or acceptable again
- * To pay off a debt or mortgage
- * To exchange something, such as a coupon or voucher, for money or goods
- * To save someone or something from a difficult or unpleasant situation
Etymology of Redeem
The word "Redeem" has its roots in Old French "redeemer" and Latin "redimere", which means to buy back or redeem
Historically, the word was used in a theological context to refer to the act of saving someone from sin or evil
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include more general senses of compensation, recovery, and deliverance
Example Uses
- The company will redeem the coupon for a full refund
- * She tried to redeem herself by apologizing for her mistake
- * The team's win redeemed their poor performance earlier in the season
- * The new policy aims to redeem the city's reputation for being unfriendly to tourists