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redeem

[ri-deem] / rɪˈdim /
VERB
recover possession
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pay off reclaim recoup regain repay restore win back
STRONG
cash change cover defray discharge exchange purchase ransom recapture reinstate repossess repurchase retrieve settle
WEAK
buy back buy off call in cash in get back make good replevin replevy take in trade in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forfeit lose
STRONG
hold keep
WEAK
abandon disregard ignore
VERB
free; buy the freedom of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extricate liberate
STRONG
deliver emancipate loose manumit ransom release rescue save unbind unchain
WEAK
disenthrall disimprison pay ransom set free unfetter
Antonyms
STRONG
harm hold hurt imprison keep
WEAK
abandon disregard forfeit ignore lose
VERB
atone for; compensate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compensate offset rehabilitate restore satisfy
STRONG
absolve acquit balance counterbalance counterpoise countervail defray discharge fulfill keep meet outweigh perform redress reinstate save
WEAK
abide by adhere to carry out hold to keep the faith make amends make good make up for set off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
damage destroy hurt
STRONG
blame condemn convict fail hold let go miss neglect sentence
WEAK
abandon disregard forfeit ignore lose

Example Sentences

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Ortiz’s show premiering at the Joy Who Lived Festival revels in the unhinged and urges people to judge each other for past messes with the opportunity to redeem oneself through comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Unlike mutual funds, credit funds don’t allow investors to redeem their shares at any time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

A regulatory filing showed one of the company’s private credit funds capped withdrawals at its stated 5% limit after receiving requests to redeem 11.2% of shares outstanding.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The Apollo fund, with a portfolio valued at $25 billion as of Feb. 28, said it received requests to redeem about 11.2% of its shares outstanding during the first quarter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

How could I redeem myself with a dog?

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.