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pay vs redeem

redeem vs pay

pay is a noun but redeem is not a noun.

pay and redeem both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pay Yes No Yes No
redeem No No Yes No
As verbs, redeem is a hyponym of pay; that is, redeem is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pay:
  • pay: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
  • redeem: pay off (loans or promissory notes)
pay (noun) redeem (noun)
something that remunerates
pay (verb) redeem (verb)
dedicate convert into cash; of commercial papers
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action pay off (loans or promissory notes)
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow exchange or buy back for money; under threat
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange
bring in restore the honor or worth of
do or give something to somebody in return save from sins
cancel or discharge a debt
make a compensation for
discharge or settle
render
be worth it
Difference between pay and redeem

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