redeem
Translation
to redeem, to cash in, to atone for, to save
Examples
You can redeem this coupon for a free drink.
You can redeem this coupon for a free drink.
He tried to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
He tried to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
The movie's great acting redeems its weak plot.
The film's great acting redeems its weak plot.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to get sth. back or exchange it You can redeem the coupon.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to exchange sth. for sth. else Redeem your points for a free night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recover, save, exchange, cash in
Etymology
From Latin 'redimere', meaning 'to buy back'. It's formed from 're-' (back) + 'emere' (to buy).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-deem' as 'deeming' something worthy again, or 'buying it back', like a coupon for a product.