Redeem

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdim/

Definitions of redeem

verb to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to gain or regain possession of something in exchange for payment

Example Sentences

A1 She redeemed her coupon for a free drink at the cafe.

A2 He redeemed his points for a gift card at the store.

B1 The customer redeemed the voucher for a discount on their purchase.

B2 After years of hard work, he finally redeemed himself in the eyes of his colleagues.

C1 The hero's sacrifice was seen as a way to redeem the sins of his past.

C2 The artist's latest masterpiece was seen as a way to redeem the failures of his previous works.

Examples of redeem in a Sentence

formal She was able to redeem her reputation by proving her innocence in court.

informal I redeemed my coupon for a free coffee at the cafe.

slang I'll redeem myself by acing this test.

figurative He tried to redeem his past mistakes by volunteering at the local shelter.

Grammatical Forms of redeem

• past tense: redeemed
• plural: redeems
• comparative: more redeeming
• superlative: most redeeming
• present tense: redeems
• future tense: will redeem
• perfect tense: have redeemed
• continuous tense: is redeeming
• singular: redeem
• positive degree: redeemable
• infinitive: to redeem
• gerund: redeeming
• participle: redeemed

Origin and Evolution of redeem

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'redeem' originated from the Latin word 'redimere', which means 'to buy back' or 'to ransom'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'redeem' has evolved to not only mean 'to buy back' or 'to ransom', but also to signify the act of saving or rescuing something or someone from a negative situation or consequence.