redeemed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈdimd/
KK: /rɪˈdimd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been saved or restored, often in a spiritual or financial sense.
Example
After years of hard work, he felt redeemed and ready to start anew.
Conversation
Did you finally use that coupon we got last month?
Yeah, I redeemed it at the store yesterday.
That's great! I was worried it would expire before I could use it.
No worries, it was nice to save some money on those shoes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
saved
rescued
reclaimed
Antonyms
lost
damned
forsaken
verb
Definition
To recover or regain something, often by making a payment or fulfilling a requirement.
Example
He redeemed his coupon for a discount at the store.
Tense Forms
Past: redeemed
Past Participle: redeemed
Conversation
Did you hear about the game last night?
Yeah! I can't believe they redeemed themselves in the second half.
I thought they were going to lose for sure!
Root Explanation
Redeemed → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "emere" (meaning to buy or purchase). The word "redeemed" means to buy back or recover something, often implying a sense of salvation or restoration.
Memory Tip
Think of 'buying back' something ('emere') again ('re-') — that's why redeemed means to recover or restore.
Visually Confused Words
unredeemed
irredeemed
unredeemedly
redweed