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to redeem

to redeem

16 4.4
Exchange a voucher like a coupon for goods or money
  • verb
  • /rɪˈdim/
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  • Consumers who recycle their containers can redeem the refund value at more than 2,000 buyback recycling centers.
  • a coupon to redeem

Sign up for win rewards and redeem for resort credit.

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Examples

  • And so you can actually redeem that dollar for something.

  • Tickets can be redeemed at the box office.

  • I need some gas money so I can go redeem the ticket.

  • Where do I go to redeem them?

  • It's a 100% valid promise, and you can redeem it in one hour.

  • Earn points while you surf to redeem for gift cards at places you love to shop.

    Blog text (9)
  • Have you redeemed it yet?

  • After the interview was completed, each participant received a $10.00 coupon to be redeemed at a local supermarket.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Mail-in rebates are special coupons that can only be redeemed after you purchase a product.

    Blog text (28)
  • You can easily redeem your coupons at the grocery store checkout.

Synonyms

to exchange
vsto redeem
274 1.8

To give something and get something in return

is used for trading vouchers or coupons specifically for goods services or money

Antonyms

130 2.7

To throw something away because you no longer want or need it

Surface Forms

redeem infinitive
redeemed past
redeemed past participle
redeeming present participle
redeems third person singular

Etymology

Redeem comes from Latin parts re- 'again' and emere 'to buy', so it once meant 'to buy back'. That idea explains why to redeem a voucher or coupon is to exchange it for the promised item, as if you 'buy back' what the voucher stands for.