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re·deem
 redeem
- pronunciation:
- rih
dim
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
redeemed, redeeming, redeems |
| definition 1: |
to exchange for cash, prizes, or other goods.
I redeemed my coupon for a free soda.- synonyms:
- exchange
- similar words:
- cash, collect on
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| definition 2: |
to make up for; balance.
The player struck out, but he redeemed himself later when he hit a home run.- synonyms:
- atone for, offset
- similar words:
- balance, compensate
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| related words: |
recover, retrieve, salvage, spare |
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