ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Redemption

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Redemption is a noun meaning The act of redeeming or something redeemed.

Meaning

The act of redeeming or something redeemed.

More Meanings

  1. The recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article.
  2. (finance) The conversion (of a security) into cash.
  3. (religion) Salvation from sin.
  4. Rescue upon payment of a ransom.

Example Sentences

Before creating the world, God knew both the need for and the means of the redemption He would provide through Jesus Christ.
When money comes in, stablecoin operators can exercise how and when to buy reserves. When they face redemptions, they have to act faster.

Word Forms

Synonyms for redemption

Depending on context, synonyms include salvation, repurchase, buyback.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include repurchase, buyback, salvation, refund, repayment, rebate.

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