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 redeem redeem /rɪˈdiːm/

verb

  1. () (religion) Prevent committing sins  ( deliver , save , redeem )
    (religion) Prevent committing sins
      James managed to redeem himself by sincerely apologizing and making amends for his past mistakes.
    James managed to redeem himself by sincerely apologizing and making amends for his past mistakes.
  2. Convert into cash; of commercial papers  ( redeem )
    convert into cash; of commercial papers
  3. Pay off (loans or promissory notes)  ( redeem , pay off )
    pay off (loans or promissory notes)
  4. (crime) exchange or buy back for money; under threat  ( ransom , redeem )
    (crime) exchange or buy back for money; under threat
  5. To turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange  ( redeem )
    to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange
  6. Restore the honor or worth of  ( redeem )
    restore the honor or worth of