C2 verb #154,360 most common

redeem

UK /ɹɪˈdiːm/ | US /ɹɪˈdiːm/

To recover ownership of something by buying it back.

redeem in 30 Seconds

  • (verb) To recover ownership of something by buying it back.
  • (verb) To liberate by payment of a ransom.
  • (verb) To set free by force.

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb To recover ownership of something by buying it back.
  2. 2
    verb To liberate by payment of a ransom.
  3. 3
    verb To set free by force.
  4. 4
    verb To save, rescue
  5. 5
    verb To clear, release from debt or blame
  6. 6
    verb To expiate, atone (for)
  7. 7
    verb To convert (some bond or security) into cash
  8. 8
    verb To save from a state of sin (and from its consequences).
  9. 9
    verb To repair, restore
  10. 10
    verb To reform, change (for the better)
  11. 11
    verb To restore the honour, worth, or reputation of oneself or something.
  12. 12
    verb To reclaim

Synonyms

buy back repurchase

Antonyms

abandon

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