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Saved vs Redeem - What's the difference?

saved | redeem |

As verbs the difference between saved and redeem

is that saved is (save) while redeem is to recover ownership of something by buying it back.

As an adjective saved

is (christianity) rescued from the consequences of sin.

saved

English

Verb

(head)
  • (save)
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • (Christianity) Rescued from the consequences of sin.
  • 1988: Are you saved, Mr Woardly-Fish?'' —

    Anagrams

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    redeem

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To recover ownership of something by buying it back.
  • To liberate by payment of a ransom.
  • To set free by force.
  • To save, rescue
  • To clear, release from debt or blame
  • To expiate, atone (for ...)
  • (finance) To convert (some bond or security) into cash
  • To save from a state of sin (and from its consequences).
  • To repair, restore
  • To reform, change (for the better)
  • To restore the reputation or honour of oneself or something.
  • (archaic) To reclaim
  • Synonyms

    * (recover ownership) buy back, repurchase

    Antonyms

    * abandon

    Derived terms

    * redeem oneself * redeemable * redeemably * redeemer * unredeemable * unredeemably * unredeemed