Current Events > CE Word of the day - redeem

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I want to post more, so I plan to scan CE topics to find an interesting word.
If you want to post in this topic, try to use the word of the day in a sentence.

Today's word is redeem.
As defined by Merriam-Webster:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redeem

Choose the Right Synonym for redeem

rescue, deliver, redeem, ransom, reclaim, save mean to set free from confinement or danger.

rescue implies freeing from imminent danger by prompt or vigorous action. rescued the crew of a sinking ship

deliver implies release usually of a person from confinement, temptation, slavery, or suffering. delivered his people from bondage

redeem implies releasing from bondage or penalties by giving what is demanded or necessary. job training designed to redeem school dropouts from chronic unemployment

ransom specifically applies to buying out of captivity. tried to ransom the kidnap victim

reclaim suggests a bringing back to a former state or condition of someone or something abandoned or debased. reclaimed long-abandoned farms

save may replace any of the foregoing terms; it may further imply a preserving or maintaining for usefulness or continued existence. an operation that saved my life

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reminds me of that time Lloyd Christmas couldn't possibly get any dumber ...but then...he TOTALLY REDEEMED HIMSELF

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i want to redeem my ticket for a video game. what? you're out of video games? then why aren't you out of tickets...