His eyes redeem his face from sternness.
Source: tatoeba (285809)
Redeem
/ɹɪˈdiːm/
Synonyms for "redeem" (228 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (46)
Strong matches (68)
convertcounterbalancecounterpoisecountervaildefraydefray expensesdeliverdischargedisenthralldo gooddoctordub ineaseemancipateexchangeexpiateextractextricatefavorfinance
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foot the billfreefundget backgive a boostgive a handgive a liftgive helpgive place togive salvationgive satisfactiongo dutchhelphonorhonor a billimprovekeepkeep faith withlend a handlend one aidliberateliftliquidatelive downloosemake accounts squaremake amendsmake compensationmake domake do withmake goodmake matters upmake reparationmake rightmake upmake up formake way formanumitnew-modeloffer in exchange
Noun(1 words)
dutch constitutional reforms
Related words (114)
offsetoutweighpay forpay in fullpay offpay the billpay the forfeitpay the penaltypay the piperpay the shotpay upperformproffer aidpropitiateprotectpurifyput up withrallyransomre form
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re-formrecapturereclaimrecompenserecouprecoverrecuperaterecycleredressrefashionreformregainregeneraterehabilitatereinstatereleaserelieveremedyremodelrender assistancerenewrenovatereoccupyrepairreplevinreplevyrepossessrepurchaserescuereshaperestorerestore self-respectresumeresuscitateretakeretireretrieverevindicaterevivering insalvagesatisfysavesee throughset freeset offset straightset upsettleshift withsparesquaresquare accountssquare itsquare thingsstand the costsstrike a balancesubstitutesuccorswitchtake backtake in exchangetake in towtake uptrade inturn over a new leafunbindunchainwin back
Verb(17 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: deliver, save, abet, abide by, absolve.
- Sentence evidence is available for redeem, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "redeem".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "redeem"
Keep "redeem" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "redeem" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "redeem", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "redeem" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
More specific
10 entriesatonementbond redemptioncoupon redemptioncredibility restorationdeliveranceimage repairloan payoffreputation rehabilitationsalvationvoucher redemption
Collocations
6 entriesbond redemptioncoupon redemptionloan payoffmoral redemptionreligious redemptionreputation rehabilitation
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
6 entriesTranslations
10 translations across 8 languages.
Finnish
1 entries- palauttaa kunnia verb (to restore the reputation, honour of ...)
French
1 entries- racheter verb (to restore the reputation, honour of ...)
German
1 entries- (Ruf) wiederherstellen verb (to restore the reputation, honour of ...)
Japanese
1 entries- 回復する verb (to restore the reputation, honour of ...)
Portuguese
1 entries- redimir verb (to restore the reputation, honour of ...)
Russian
2 entries- обели́ть verb (to restore the reputation, honour of ...)
- обеля́ть verb (to restore the reputation, honour of ...)
Spanish
1 entries- redimir verb (to restore the reputation, honour of ...)
Turkish
2 entries- aklamak verb (to restore the reputation, honour of ...)
- temize çıkarmak verb (to restore the reputation, honour of ...)
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
The only thing that will redeem mankind is co-operation.
Source: tatoeba (411797)
They came to redeem their jewellery.
Source: tatoeba (3686215)
He said to the near kinsman, "Naomi, who has come back out of the country of Moab, is selling the parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech's. I thought I should tell you, saying, 'Buy it before those who sit here, and before the elders of my people.' If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if you will not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know. For there is no one to redeem it besides you; and I am after you."
Source: tatoeba (7966810)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "redeem"?
Closest matches include deliver, save, abet, abide by, absolve.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "redeem"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.