redeem

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de compenser des défauts, de tenir une promesse ou d'échanger quelque chose contre une valeur.

A verb used to indicate the act of compensating for faults, fulfilling a promise, or exchanging something for value.

1. Save from sin or errorB2formal

   To free someone from the consequences of sin or moral wrongdoing, often in a religious context.

   racheter (du péché)

   • He believed that faith could redeem his soul.
   • The priest spoke of a savior who would redeem humanity.
   • She sought to redeem her past mistakes through good deeds.

   Synonymesabsolvedeliverforgivefreejustifyliberateransomreclaimrescuesave

   Antonymescondemncorruptdamn

2. Restore honor or worthB2formal

   To restore the reputation, value, or honor of something or someone.

   Racheter, réhabiliter

   • The team worked hard to redeem their reputation after the scandal.
   • He redeemed himself with a brilliant performance in the final match.
   • The artist's later works redeemed his earlier failures.

   Synonymesabsolvejustifyreclaimrehabilitatereinstaterestoresalvagevindicate

3. Exchange for goods or moneyB1formal

   To turn in a voucher, coupon, or ticket to receive something in return.

   échanger contre des biens ou de l'argent

   • You can redeem this coupon for a free coffee.
   • She redeemed her loyalty points for a gift card.
   • The customer redeemed the voucher at the store.

   Synonymescash inconvertexchangeswaptrade inturn in

4. Buy back or exchange under threatB2formal

   To buy back something or exchange it for money, often under pressure or threat.

   Racheter

   • The kidnappers demanded a ransom to redeem the hostage.
   • He had to redeem his watch from the pawn shop.
   • They redeemed the stolen goods for a fee.

   Synonymesbuy backransomreclaimrecoverrepurchase

5. Pay off a debtB2formal

   To pay off a loan, mortgage, or promissory note.

   Rembourser une dette

   • She redeemed her mortgage after twenty years.
   • The company redeemed its bonds early.
   • He redeemed the promissory note with a final payment.

   Synonymescleardischargeliquidatepay backpay offrepaysettle

6. Convert into cashB2formal

   To convert commercial papers, such as stocks or bonds, into cash.

   Convertir en espèces

   • Investors can redeem their shares for cash at any time.
   • The broker helped him redeem the commercial paper.
   • She redeemed the treasury bills for a profit.

   Synonymescash incash outconvertexchangeliquidatesell