Redeem: meaning, definitions and examples

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redeem

[ rɪˈdiːm ]

^{Context #1}

to make up for

To make up for a mistake or a bad situation by doing something that makes it better. To exchange something for money, an award, or a gift.

Synonyms

compensate, convert, exchange, offset, repay

Examples of usage

I tried to redeem myself by apologizing to her.
He redeemed his coupon for a free meal.
Can I redeem this voucher for cash?
She redeemed her sins by helping the less fortunate.
The loyalty points can be redeemed for discounts on future purchases.

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US

A bond issued by the US government that pays interest and is redeemable at par on maturity.

Synonyms

bond, government bond, security, treasury bond

Examples of usage

He invested in government redeem bonds.
The redeem value of the bond is $1000.

Translations

Translations of the word "redeem" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resgatar

🇮🇳 खरीदना

🇩🇪 einlösen

🇮🇩 menebus

🇺🇦 викупити

🇵🇱 wykupić

🇯🇵 引き換える

🇫🇷 rédeemer

🇪🇸 redimir

🇹🇷 kurtarmak

🇰🇷 구속하다

🇸🇦 فدى

🇨🇿 vyměnit

🇸🇰 vymeniť

🇨🇳 赎回

🇸🇮 odkupiti

🇮🇸 fella í skaut

🇰🇿 қайтару

🇬🇪 მოიხვეჭო

🇦🇿 geri almaq

🇲🇽 redimir

Word origin

The word 'redeem' originated from the Latin word 'redimere', which means 'to buy back'. Initially, it was used in the context of paying a ransom to free someone from captivity. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of making up for a mistake or exchanging something for value. In the financial context, 'redeem' is commonly used to refer to the exchange of bonds or coupons for cash or other assets.