redeem
/ɹɪˈdiːm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: redeems · redeeming · redeemed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To recover ownership of something by buying it back.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To liberate by payment of a ransom.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “redeem” mean?
To recover ownership of something by buying it back.
Is “redeem” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.