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redeem vs restore

restore vs redeem

redeem and restore both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
redeem No No Yes No
restore No No Yes No
As verbs, restore is a hypernym of redeem; that is, restore is a word with a broader meaning than redeem:
  • redeem: restore the honor or worth of
  • restore: bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
Other hypernyms of redeem include reestablish, reinstate.
redeem (verb) restore (verb)
convert into cash; of commercial papers get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
pay off (loans or promissory notes) restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
exchange or buy back for money; under threat give or bring back
to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
restore the honor or worth of return to its original or usable and functioning condition
save from sins
Difference between redeem and restore

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