Redeemed: meaning, definitions and examples

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redeemed

 

[ rษชหˆdiหmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

religious or moral

To redeem generally means to recover ownership or possession by paying a specified sum. In a religious or moral context, it refers to the act of being saved from sin or evil. This concept is often associated with salvation and forgiveness, emphasizing the transformative power of grace and the potential for individuals to restore their relationship with the divine. Redemption is frequently explored in literature and theology, symbolizing hope and renewal for humanity.

Synonyms

liberated, rescued, saved

Examples of usage

  • She felt redeemed after seeking forgiveness.
  • The novel illustrates the theme of a redeemed character.
  • He believed he had been redeemed by his charitable deeds.
Context #2 | Verb

financial

In a financial context, redeeming refers to the recovery of a bond, security, or other financial instruments in exchange for cash. This process is typically predetermined and occurs at a specified time, such as the maturity date. Redeeming can also apply to the exchange of coupons or points for goods or services, signifying the transition from potential value to actual value.

Synonyms

cash in, reclaim, retrieve

Examples of usage

  • He redeemed his investment upon maturity.
  • Customers can redeem their points for rewards.
  • The company offered to redeem the bonds in full.

Translations

Translations of the word "redeemed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น redimido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเคงเคพเคฐเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erlรถst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditebus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบัƒะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odkupiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ด–ใ‚ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rachetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ redimido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurtarฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์†๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชุฏู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vykoupenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vykรบpenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆ•‘่ตŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkupljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurgreiddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geri alฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ redimido

Etymology

The word 'redeemed' comes from the Latin 'redimere,' which means 'to buy back.' The prefix 're-' signifies 'back' or 'again,' and 'emere' means 'to buy.' Over time, this term evolved into its Old French form 'redimer,' which carried the same meaning. In English, 'redeem' was used in both a financial sense, relating to the recuperation of goods or property, and a spiritual sense, regarding salvation and reconciliation. The dual meanings persisted through the centuries, reflecting both the transactional nature of finance and deep moral implications in religious texts. The concept of redemption has remained significant in various cultural, philosophical, and theological discussions, symbolizing restoration and hope.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,434 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.