"redeem" synonyms

1. To buy back or repurchase:

• Repurchase: A direct synonym, emphasizing the act of buying back.
• Buy back: Similar to repurchase, a more common phrasing.
• Recover: Implies regaining possession of something lost or sold.
• Reclaim: Similar to recover, suggesting a regaining of something that was rightfully yours.

2. To compensate for a fault or shortcoming:

• Make up for: A common phrase expressing compensation.
• Atone for: Suggests making amends for wrongdoing.
• Expiate: Similar to atone, often used for more serious offenses.
• Offset: Implies balancing out a negative with a positive.
• Rectify: Suggests correcting or remedying a mistake.
• Ameliorate: Implies improving or making something better.

3. To fulfill or carry out a promise or obligation:

• Fulfill: A common and versatile synonym.
• Honor: Suggests keeping one's word or commitment.
• Deliver on: Implies successfully completing what was promised.

4. To save from sin or damnation (religious context):

• Save: A common and direct synonym.
• Deliver: Suggests rescuing from danger or evil.
• Resurrect: Implies bringing back to life or spiritual renewal.

5. To convert something into cash or its equivalent:

• Cash in: A common phrase for converting something to cash.
• Convert: A general term for changing something into a different form.

Which word to choose?

• Use repurchase or buy back when referring to buying something back.
• Use make up for, atone for, expiate, offset, rectify, or ameliorate when referring to compensating for a fault.
• Use fulfill, honor, or deliver on when referring to carrying out a promise.
• Use save or deliver when referring to spiritual redemption.
• Use cash in or convert when referring to converting something to cash.

Examples:

• "He redeemed his watch from the pawn shop." (Bought back)
• "She tried to make up for her mistake." (Compensate)
• "He fulfilled his promise to help them." (Carried out)
• "Christians believe that Jesus redeemed humanity." (Saved)
• "She cashed in her reward points for a free flight." (Converted)

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By Jerry Ramonyai