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redemptive

/rɪˈdɛmptɪv/ /riˈdɛmptɪv/

Meanings
adjective
Causing, or relating to, redemption or saving; redeeming.

Examples :

"The volunteer work at the animal shelter was a redemptive experience for him, helping him overcome his feelings of loneliness. "
theology religion moral philosophy

Related Words

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shelter noun

/ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/

A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.

"The storm shelter protected the family from the heavy rain. "

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redeeming verb

/rɪˈdiːmɪŋ/ /riˈdiːmɪŋ/

To recover ownership of something by buying it back.

"After saving enough money, Maria is redeeming her grandmother's antique clock from the pawn shop. "

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redemption noun

/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/

The act of redeeming or something redeemed.

"After failing the first test, Maria studied hard, and her high score on the second test was a moment of redemption for her. "

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saving verb

/ˈseɪvɪŋ/

To prevent harm or difficulty.

"By studying hard, she is saving herself from failing the exam. "

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overcome noun

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ /ˌoʊvəɹˈkʌm/

The burden or recurring theme in a song.

"The song's constant worry about failing the exam was its main overcome. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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volunteer noun

/vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

"The volunteer helped organize the school's annual fundraising bake sale. "

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helping verb

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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loneliness noun

/ˈloʊnlinəs/

A feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.

"The student felt a deep loneliness during lunch break, as all her friends had gone to another class. "

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causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

"The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling."