Redemption

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/

Definitions of redemption

noun the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil; the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment or clearing a debt

Example Sentences

A1 He found redemption in helping others.

A2 The character's redemption arc was a central theme in the story.

B1 The prisoner sought redemption through acts of kindness.

B2 Her redemption was hard-earned after years of struggle.

C1 The novel explored the complexities of redemption and forgiveness.

C2 The artist's work was seen as a form of redemption for past mistakes.

Examples of redemption in a Sentence

formal The prisoner sought redemption through community service and rehabilitation programs.

informal After years of bad decisions, he finally found redemption and turned his life around.

slang He's trying to redeem himself after that embarrassing incident.

figurative The team's redemption came in the form of a dramatic comeback victory.

Grammatical Forms of redemption

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

Origin and Evolution of redemption

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'redemption' originated from the Latin word 'redemptio', which comes from the verb 'redimere' meaning 'to buy back' or 'to redeem'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'redemption' has evolved to not only refer to the act of buying back or saving someone from sin or evil, but also to the idea of being saved or rescued from a difficult situation or circumstance.