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单词 redeemers
释义

redeem

verb

re·​deem ri-ˈdēm How to pronounce redeem (audio)
redeemed; redeeming; redeems

transitive verb

1
a
: to buy back : repurchase
b
: to get or win back
2
: to free from what distresses or harms: such as
a
: to free from captivity by payment of ransom
b
: to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental
c
: to release from blame or debt : clear
d
: to free from the consequences of sin
3
: to change for the better : reform
4
: repair, restore
5
a
: to free from a lien by payment of an amount secured thereby
b(1)
: to remove the obligation of by payment
the U.S. Treasury redeems savings bonds on demand
(2)
: to exchange for something of value
redeem trading stamps
c
: to make good : fulfill
6
a
: to atone for : expiate
redeem an error
b(1)
: to offset the bad effect of
(2)
: to make worthwhile : retrieve
redeemable
ri-ˈdē-mə-bəl How to pronounce redeem (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • answer
  • complete
  • comply (with)
  • fill
  • fulfill
  • fulfil
  • keep
  • meet
  • satisfy
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Example Sentences

Nearly 115 million Americans clip coupons and redeem them at some point during the year. David J. Morrow, New York Times, 17 Mar. 1996 … nor does the book try to justify whatever is reckless about it by claiming some redeeming social or political value. Philip Roth, Reading Myself and Others, 1975 She had once told Rowland that she would show him, some day, how gracious her manners could be; she was now redeeming her promise. Henry James, Roderick Hudson, 1875 We had, however, redeemed … the character of our country, by showing that there was at any rate a body of persons determined to use all the means which the law afforded to obtain justice for the injured. John Stuart Mill, Autobiography, 1874 Their temporal dominion is now confirmed by the reverence of a thousand years; and their noblest title is the free choice of a people, whom they had redeemed from slavery. Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 1788 The exciting ending partially redeems what is otherwise a very dull movie. He wants to redeem his reputation. You can redeem this coupon at any store. You have 90 days to redeem your winning lottery ticket. This voucher can be redeemed for a free meal at several local restaurants. The government will pay you interest when it redeems the bonds you bought. The company redeemed some of its stock. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Shoppers can earn and redeem rewards both in-store and online. Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 In mid-September, rates drop to $236 round trip on Delta (Sept. 19-25), or redeem 13,000 Skymiles frequent flyer points. Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2022 For instance, vacationers who book through Onefinestay, the high-end rental company that AccorHotels purchased in 2016, can earn and redeem points with Accor’s Live Limitless program. Washington Post, 6 May 2022 Each customer can redeem the offer one time at participating locations. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 5 May 2022 Good: Earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points, high quality standards. cleveland, 1 May 2022 Customers can redeem the deals through in-store, drive-thru, and online pickup. Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2022 But only CryptoPunk holders can redeem the physical necklace through minting—the process of turning a digital file into a crypto collectible or digital asset recorded on the blockchain. Christine Mui, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2022 Or, redeem 42,500 Alaska Airlines miles, changing planes in Seattle. Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English redemen, from Anglo-French redemer, modification of Latin redimere, from re-, red- re- + emere to take, buy; akin to Lithuanian imti to take

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

redeem

verb

re·​deem ri-ˈdēm How to pronounce redeem (audio)
1
: to make up for
The exciting ending redeemed the otherwise dull movie.
2
: to buy, get, or win back
He redeemed his honor.
3
: to make good : fulfill
You must redeem your promise.
4
: to exchange for something of value
I redeemed my tickets for a prize.
5
: to free from sin

Legal Definition

redeem

transitive verb

re·​deem ri-ˈdēm How to pronounce redeem (audio)
1
a
: repurchase
b
: to repurchase by right and not on the open market
redeem preferred shares
2
a
: to free from a lien or pledge usually by payment of the amount secured thereby
redeem collateral
b
: to exercise an equity of redemption in (real property) by payment in full of a mortgage debt after default but prior to a foreclosure becoming effective
a right to redeem property prior to the actual sale under a judgment of foreclosure Bowery Sav. Bank v. Harbert Offset Corp., 558 N.Y.S.2d 821 (1990)
see also equity of redemption
c
: to exercise a right of redemption in (real property) within the period set by law by a repurchase that voids the effect of foreclosure or sale see also right of redemption

Note: A mortgagor with a right of redemption might redeem property within the set period following a foreclosure sale by paying the new purchaser the purchase price, interest, taxes, and lawful charges.

d
: to remove the obligation of by payment (as at maturity)
redeem a bond
3
a
: to present and have redeemed
b
: to exchange for something of value

intransitive verb

: to redeem something (as real property)
failed to exercise its equity of redemption, and this part of the right to redeem was therefore cut off Hausman v. Dayton, 653 N.E.2d 1190 (1995)

redeemers

noun

plural of redeemer
as in saviors
one that saves from danger or destruction the rescued hostages profusely thanked their camouflage-clad redeemers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • saviors
  • saviours
  • guardians
  • savers
  • deliverers
  • rescuers
  • defenders
  • protectors
  • custodians
  • keepers
  • guards
  • sentinels
  • wardens
  • watchmen
  • watchers
  • sentries
  • warders
  • watches
  • lookouts
  • ransomers
  • salvagers
  • salvors
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