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redemption

/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of regaining or gaining possession of something lost or given up.

    - "After losing his wallet, John's redemption came when he found it on the bus."
    - "The company's stock experienced a redemption after the new CEO took over."
  • Noun

    The action of regaining worth or value.

    - "The value of the painting was in redemption after it was authenticated."
    - "The fallen hero's redemption came when he saved the day."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with redemption
redeem , team , extreme , dream , beacon , stream
Variants
List of all variants of redemption that leads to same result
redemption , redemptions , beyond redemption , beyond/past redemption , past redemption
Forms
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redemptions, redeeming, redeems, redeemed


Etymology
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From Old French 'redempcioun' or Latin 'redemptio', meaning 'buying back' or 'redeeming'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'redemption' is also used in the context of exchanging coupons or certificates for goods or services.

  2. Redemption is a common theme in video games, where the player's character may undergo a transformation or gain new abilities.


Related Concepts
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  1. Forgetting and forgiveness: Redemption often involves both forgetting past mistakes and forgiving oneself and others.

  2. Salvation: Redemption is closely related to the concept of salvation, which refers to being saved from sin or harm.


Culture
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Redemption is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often symbolizing forgiveness, salvation, or second chances. It is a central theme in many religions, particularly Christianity.

How to Memorize "redemption"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person finding something they have lost and feeling a sense of relief and joy.
    - Imagine a debt being paid off and both parties feeling a sense of satisfaction.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'redemption' with the idea of regaining something valuable.
    - Think of the word 'forgiveness' when you see or hear the word 'redemption'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Buy Back' to help remember the meaning of redemption.
    - Think of the word 'redeem' as meaning 'to make good' or 'to save'.


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