redeem
Exchange for value
Redeem centers on recovering something by paying what's owed or fulfilling an obligation.
You redeem a coupon by exchanging it for its promised value, redeem a pawned item by paying to get it back.
In religious contexts, to redeem is to save from sin—Christ as redeemer.
A person redeems themselves by making amends for past wrongs: He redeemed himself with a stunning second-half performance.
A redeeming quality is one that compensates for flaws: The film's only redeeming feature was its soundtrack.
Return to good condition
- reinstateReturn to previous position
- reclaimTake back possession
- rescueSave from harm
- recoverRegain health or possession
vindicate · clear · exonerate · absolve · liberate · free · release · emancipate
Formal clearing of guilt
- penanceSelf-mortification for wrongdoing
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- repentanceRemorseful rejection of past wrongs
- expiationRedress for offense
forgiveness · reconciliation · confession · remorse · purification · sanctification · amends · mercy
Certificate for reduced price
- certificateFormal written attestation
- discountReduced price offered
- codeSymbolic communication system
- promotionRank increase or publicity
giftcard · offer · rebate · promo · token · freebie · comp · entitlement
Units of tally
- cashbackRefund from spending
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- milesLengths of 5,280 feet
perks · benefits · incentives · credits · earnings · accumulate · program · membership
rehabilitate
Return to good condition
recover · vindicate · clear · exonerate · absolve · liberate · free · release · emancipate · deliver
absolution
Formal clearing of guilt
- penanceSelf-mortification for wrongdoing
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- repentanceRemorseful rejection of past wrongs
expiation · forgiveness · reconciliation · confession · remorse · purification · sanctification · amends · mercy · grace
coupon
Certificate for reduced price
- certificateFormal written attestation
- discountReduced price offered
- codeSymbolic communication system
promotion · giftcard · offer · rebate · promo · token · freebie · comp · entitlement · checkout
points
Units of tally
miles · perks · benefits · incentives · credits · earnings · accumulate · program · membership · tier
exchange
Mutual giving and receiving
encash · liquidate · surrender · collect · claim · monetize · pawn · collateral · maturity · bond
- redemption arcNarrative journey toward atonement
- beyond redemptionUnable to be saved
- redemption storiesNarratives about overcoming past wrongs
- spiritual redemptionSoul restored to grace
- redeeming oneselfRecovering lost moral standing
- redeeming qualitiesVirtues offsetting faults
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