redeem | Definition of redeem

1 to do what is required by the terms of

the Little League coach redeemed his promise to take the players out for ice cream if they improved their fielding over the season

Synonyms of redeem

answer, complete, comply (with), fill, fulfill (or fulfil), keep, meet, satisfy

Words Related to redeem

conclude, consummate, finalize, finish, perfect

accomplish, achieve, bring about, bring off, carry out, effect

commit, compass, discharge, execute, follow through (with), make, perform

Phrases Synonymous with redeem

abide by, make good (or make good on)

Near Antonyms of redeem

default (on)

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

Antonyms of redeem

breach, break, transgress, violate

2 to free from captivity or punishment by paying a price

the government has consistently refused to redeem hostages captured by terrorists

Synonyms of redeem

ransom

Words Related to redeem

bail

deliver, rescue, save

emancipate, liberate

get back, recover, regain, retrieve

release

buy

salvage

3 to free from the penalties or consequences of sin

the belief that sinners are redeemed by their faith in God

Synonyms of redeem

deliver, save

Words Related to redeem

reclaim, reform

forgive, pardon, remit, shrive

bless, hallow

consecrate, purify, sanctify

4 to make better in behavior or character

the unfaithful husband made a determined effort to redeem himself in the eyes of his wife and children

Synonyms of redeem

habilitate, reclaim, reform, regenerate, rehabilitate

Words Related to redeem

reeducate

amend, improve, refine

cleanse, purify, restore

Near Antonyms of redeem

abase, canker, corrupt, debauch, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, lower, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, warp

5 to make up for (an offense)

quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology

Synonyms of redeem

atone (for), expiate, mend

Words Related to redeem

compensate, recompense, reimburse, remunerate, repay

amend, correct, rectify, redress

propitiate

Phrases Synonymous with redeem

make amends for, make good for

Synonyms and Antonyms of redeem

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