Synonyms of redeems

redeems

verb

present tense third-person singular of redeem

1

as in fulfills

to do what is required by the terms of

the Little League coach redeemed his promise to take the players out for ice cream if they improved their fielding over the season

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfills
• fulfils
• satisfies
• keeps
• completes
• fills
• meets
• finalizes
• answers
• makes good
• complies (with)
• accomplishes
• perfects
• achieves
• executes
• concludes
• consummates
• makes good on
• finishes
• abides by
• makes
• performs
• brings about
• effects
• commits
• carries out
• brings off
• discharges
• follows through (with)
• compasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violates
• breaks
• transgresses
• breaches
• ignores
• forgets
• neglects
• defaults (on)
• disregards
• overlooks
• passes over
• slights
• overpasses

2

as in saves

to free from captivity or punishment by paying a price

the government has consistently refused to redeem hostages captured by terrorists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saves
• rescues
• ransoms
• releases
• retrieves
• recovers
• liberates
• buys
• regains
• bails
• delivers
• emancipates
• gets back
• salvages

3

as in forgives

to free from the penalties or consequences of sin

the belief that sinners are redeemed by their faith in God

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saves
• forgives
• delivers
• reclaims
• blesses
• pardons
• reforms
• remits
• sanctifies
• purifies
• consecrates
• hallows
• shrives

4

as in rehabilitates

to make better in behavior or character

the unfaithful husband made a determined effort to redeem himself in the eyes of his wife and children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rehabilitates
• reclaims
• improves
• regenerates
• restores
• reforms
• refines
• habilitates
• purifies
• amends
• reeducates
• cleanses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subverts
• degrades
• lowers
• corrupts
• demeans
• prostitutes
• demoralizes
• warps
• poisons
• profanes
• abases
• debauches
• perverts
• depraves
• cankers

5

as in compensates

to make up for (an offense)

quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensates
• repays
• corrects
• expiates
• amends
• makes amends for
• reimburses
• atones (for)
• rectifies
• mends
• makes good for
• redresses
• remunerates
• propitiates
• recompenses