Definitions

1. verb

to pay back or make amends for something, especially a debt, by giving or doing something of value

“She had to redeem her points to get a free gift.”

2. verb

to free or rescue someone or something from a difficult or unpleasant situation

“The fire department had to redeem the trapped kitten from the burning building.”

3. noun

a thing of value offered in exchange for something, especially a prize or a reward

“The redemption offer for the new smartphone was only available for a limited time.”

4. noun

the act of paying back or making amends for something

“The redemption of her mistake took courage and determination.”

5. noun

a Christian concept of forgiveness of sins, especially through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ

“In Christianity, redemption is seen as a gift from God.”

6. noun

a person or thing that redeems something or someone

“The hero of the story was the redemption of the town’s hopes.”

7. transitive verb

to redeem or exchange something, especially a ticket or a coupon, for something of value

“You can redeem your gift card at any store.”