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Variant of redeem

redeem Definition

re·deem (ri dēm)

transitive verb

  1. to buy back
  2. to get back; recover, as by paying a fee
  3. to pay off (a mortgage or note)
    1. to convert (paper money) into gold or silver coin or bullion
    2. to convert (stocks, bonds, etc.) into cash
    3. to turn in (trading stamps or coupons) for a prize, premium, discount, etc.
    1. to set free by paying a ransom
    2. to deliver from sin and its penalties, as by a sacrifice made for the sinner
  4. to fulfill (a promise or pledge)
    1. to make amends or atone for to redeem a blunder
    2. to restore (oneself) to favor by making amends
    3. to make worthwhile; justify

Etymology: LME redemen < MFr redimer < L redimere < re(d)-, back + emere, to get, buy < IE base *em-, to take > Lith imù, OSlav imǫ, to take

  • redefine
  • redefinition
  • redeliver

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redeemer Synonyms

redeemer

n.

rescuer, deliverer, liberator; see liberator, savior 1.

redeemer Quotes

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.

—Bible (Old Testament)

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