Dictionary entries for 'redeem'

Synonyms

re·deem (rĭ-dēḿ)

[Middle English redemen, from Old French redimer, from Latin redimere, re-, red-, re-, + emere, to buy.]

transitive verb: -deemed, -deem·ing, -deems.

To recover ownership of by paying a specified sum.
To pay off (a promissory note, for example).
To turn in (coupons, for example) and receive something in exchange.
To fulfill (a pledge, for example).
To convert into cash: redeem stocks.
To set free; rescue or ransom.
To save from a state of sinfulness and its consequences. See synonyms at save¹
To make up for: The low price of the clothes dryer redeems its lack of special features.
To restore the honor, worth, or reputation of: You botched the last job but can redeem yourself on this one.