redemption
making up for past wrongs
The process of fixing past bad actions and becoming a better or respected person again.
redemption for [mistake or failure]
- The film is really a story of redemption after years of bad choices.
- She saw volunteering at the shelter as a chance at redemption for how she had treated people in the past.
- His apology was sincere, but his true redemption came from changing his behavior over time.
- The coach called the victory a form of redemption after last season’s embarrassing loss.
- He spent years trying to find redemption for the mistakes he made as a teenager.
- He wants redemption for the lies he told.
- The game gave her a chance at redemption after her mistake last week.
- The book tells a story of redemption and hope.
- She works hard to find redemption for her past actions.
religious salvation from sin
In religion, especially Christianity, the saving of people from sin and its bad results, usually through Jesus Christ.
redemption through [religious figure or act]
- The sermon focused on the theme of redemption through Christ’s sacrifice.
- For many believers, baptism is a sign of God’s redemption and grace.
- The hymn celebrates redemption from sin and the hope of eternal life.
- They saw the Exodus story as a powerful picture of God’s redemption of his people.
- Her faith in divine redemption gave her comfort during difficult times.
- The pastor spoke about redemption from sin.
- Christians believe in redemption through Jesus.
- The song is about God’s love and redemption.
- She says her faith in redemption gives her hope.
paying off or exchanging value
The act of paying back a financial product, or using a coupon, ticket, or points to get money, goods, or services.
redemption of [coupon/bond/shares]
- The company announced the early redemption of all outstanding bonds.
- Most stores limit coupon redemption to one per customer per visit.
- Investors will receive the full redemption value when the fund closes.
- The bank charges a fee for the redemption of fixed-term deposits before maturity.
- High levels of fund redemption can create liquidity problems for asset managers.
- Coupon redemption is only allowed on weekends.
- There is a penalty for early redemption of the loan.
- He filled out a form for the redemption of his shares.
- The card offers easy point redemption for travel.
- Base: redemption
- Plural: redemption
beyond redemption
1impossible to save or improve
So bad that it cannot be fixed, improved, or saved.
- Some critics say the political system is beyond redemption.
- The kitchen was so dirty it looked beyond redemption before the renovation.
- Their relationship seemed beyond redemption after years of lies.
chance at redemption
1opportunity to fix past wrongs
A new opportunity to fix past bad actions or failures and show you have changed.
- The final match gave the team a chance at redemption after last year’s loss.
- He saw the new job as his chance at redemption.
- The judge said the program was designed to give young offenders a chance at redemption.
coupon redemption
1using coupons for value
The act of using a coupon in a store or online to get a discount or a free product.
- The supermarket reported a sharp increase in coupon redemption this year.
- Coupon redemption is limited to one per customer per visit.
- The app makes coupon redemption fast and easy at checkout.
early redemption
1paying off before maturity
Paying back a loan, bond, or other financial product before the original end date.
- There is a penalty for early redemption of the mortgage.
- The fund allows early redemption, but charges a small fee.
- Investors were warned that early redemption could reduce their returns.
past redemption
1too bad to be fixed
So bad or damaged that it cannot be fixed, improved, or saved.
- By the time we arrived, the project was past redemption.
- Some felt the character was past redemption after what he had done.
- The old house looked past redemption and had to be torn down.
path to redemption
1process of becoming redeemed
The long process of actions and changes that help someone fix past wrongs and become better.
- The documentary follows his long path to redemption after prison.
- Therapy was an important part of her path to redemption.
- He is still on his path to redemption after the accident he caused.
plan of redemption
1religious plan to save humanity
In some Christian groups, the idea that God has an organized plan to save people from sin and death.
- The book explains the Christian plan of redemption from Genesis to Revelation.
- They study the plan of redemption in their weekly Bible class.
- For her, the plan of redemption shows God’s love for humanity.
right of redemption
1legal right to reclaim property
A legal right to get your property back after it was taken for non-payment, if you pay the money you owe.
- Homeowners may have a statutory right of redemption after foreclosure.
- The contract clearly limits the borrower’s right of redemption.
- He exercised his right of redemption and recovered the land.
seek redemption
1try to make up for wrongs
To try hard to fix past bad actions and become a better or respected person again.
- After the scandal, he moved to a new city to seek redemption.
- The character seeks redemption by helping the people he once harmed.
- She is seeking redemption for the way she treated her family.
redemption arc
1character’s journey to make amends
In a story, the part where a bad or failed character changes and becomes good or respected again.
- Fans were disappointed that the villain never got a proper redemption arc.
- Fans loved the villain’s redemption arc in the final season.
- The film gives the former criminal a powerful redemption arc.
- The movie gives the main character a powerful redemption arc after his early mistakes.
- Writers added a redemption arc to make the character more likable.
- Writers debated whether the character even needed a redemption arc.