redemption
rɪˈdɛmpʃən
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Definition of redemption - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
saving actact of redeeming or state of being redeemed
  • The redemption of the coupon took place at the store..
reclamation recovery
2.
salvationTECH.act of saving from sin or evilTECH.
  • Many seek redemption through faith.
deliverance salvation
3.
ethicsatonement for guilt or wrongdoing
  • He sought redemption for his past mistakes.
atonement salvation
4.
buying backTECH.act of buying back something soldTECH.
  • The company completed the redemption of its shares.
reclamation recovery repurchase
5.
financeTECH.repayment of a debt or securityTECH.
  • The bond's redemption is due next year.
buyback repayment
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Expressions with redemption

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process of improving oneself morally or spiritually
Her road to redemption involved years of self-reflection and community service.
impossible to improve or correct
His reputation was considered beyond redemption after the scandal..
beyond the possibility of being saved or improved
The old car was past redemption after the accident.
series of actions to make right past wrongs
His redemption arc involved volunteering and helping others.
repayment of a loan or investment before its agreed end date
The bond terms allow early redemption after the fifth year without penalty.
amount paid to redeem a financial instrument
The redemption value of the bond was significantly higher than its purchase price..

Origin of redemption

Latin, redemptio (a buying back)

Terms with redemption included in their meaning

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beyond help
incapable of redemption or improvement
religion
granted salvation or redemption
religion
ensure spiritual salvation or redemption
symbolism
symbol of sacrifice and redemption
spirituality
spiritual journey of suffering and redemption
finance
having less than five years to run before redemption
savingadj.
redemptive
bringing about salvation or redemption
morality
moral lesson about unconditional love and redemption

Examples of redemption in a sentence

  • The story is about the redemption of a fallen hero.
  • He found redemption in helping others.
  • Redemption was a central theme in the novel.
  • She found redemption through community service.
  • His journey to redemption was long and arduous.
  • The redemption of the pawned jewelry was costly.

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  1. French:rédemption, expiation, ...
  2. German:Einlösung, Erlösung, ...
  3. Italian:riscatto, salvezza, ...
  4. Spanish:redención, expiación, ...
  5. Portuguese:redenção, expiação, ...
  6. Chinese:赎回, 救赎, ...
  7. Japanese:引き換え, 救済, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِرْدَاد, الخلاص, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּדְיוֹן, גְּאֻלָּה, ...
  10. Russian:выкуп, покаяние, ...
  11. Ukrainian:викуп, викуплення, ...
  12. Hindi:विनिमोचन, उद्धार, ...
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