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   redemption

   /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil: "God's plans for the redemption of his world" Similar savingsaving/freeing from sinvindicationabsolution
   • ▪ a thing that saves someone from error or evil: "his marginalization from the Hollywood jungle proved to be his redemption"
   • 2. the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt: "the peasants found the terms of redemption unattractive" Similar retrievalrecoveryreclamationrepossessionrecoupmentreturnrescuerepurchaseexchangeswappingbarteringcashing inconversionreturntrade-inpaying offpaying backdischargeclearingsquaringhonouringarchaic:quittancefulfilmentcarrying outdischargemaking goodexecutionperformingaccomplishmentachievementobservancehonouringmeetingsatisfyingadherence to
   • ▪ the action of buying one's freedom: archaic "soldiers who were captured had to seek redemption"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin redemptio(n-), from redimere ‘buy back’ (see redeem).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREDEMPTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the state of being kept from evil or of improving morally: The political leadership in that state is so corrupt that it’s beyond redemption (= it will always be morally bad). (Definition of redemption from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › redemptionRedemption Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REDEMPTION is the act, process, or an instance of redeeming. How to use redemption in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › redemptionREDEMPTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Redemption definition: an act of redeeming or atoning for a fault or mistake, or the state of being redeemed. . See examples of REDEMPTION used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREDEMPTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Redemption is the act of doing something that makes people have a good opinion of you again after you have behaved or performed badly. A win today would earn him some redemption after last week's defeat.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › redemptionRedemption - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Redemption is the buying back of something. You might try for redemption by attempting to buy back a bike you sold, or you might attempt to buy back your soul after you steal someone else’s bike.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › redemptionredemption - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   Definition of redemption noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › redemptionREDEMPTION definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   REDEMPTION meaning: 1. being saved from evil, especially according to the Christian religion 2. to be too bad to be…. Learn more.