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redemption

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdɛmʃən]

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Learn how to use redemption in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) when someone gets back something they lost, usually money, in a financial agreement. It's like when you buy a coupon, and later you can use it to get a discount or some money back.

Example

She decided to cash in her bonds for redemption before they expired.

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He missed the deadline for the redemption of his investment, so he lost the money.

Example

What is the process for redemption of these financial assets?

Context: “religion”

(noun) the idea of being saved from evil or sin. It's like when you can be forgiven for something wrong you did and get a fresh start.

Example

Many people believe in the redemption offered by their faith, which brings them hope.

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She couldn't find any redemption for her actions, leaving her feeling lost.

Example

What does redemption mean in your religion?

Context: “literature”

(noun) a moment when a character or person changes for the better. It's when someone who made bad choices makes good ones instead.

Example

In the story, the hero's redemption comes when he helps those he once harmed.

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The villain didn’t have any redemption in the story; he just continued being bad.

Example

How does redemption play a role in the character’s journey?

How to pronounce redemption

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdɛmʃən]

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