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- DictionaryRe·deem/rəˈdēm/
verb
- 1. compensate for the faults or bad aspects of (something): "a disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech"
- 2. gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment: "his best suit had been redeemed from the pawnbrokers"
Definitions of redeem. verb. exchange or buy back for money; under threat. synonyms: ransom. see more. verb. pay off (loans or promissory notes) synonyms: pay off. see more. verb. convert into cash; of commercial papers. see more. verb. turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange. see more. verb. save from sins.
1. to recover possession or ownership of by payment of a price or service; regain. 2. (Banking & Finance) to convert (bonds, shares, etc) into cash. 3. (Banking & Finance) to pay off (a promissory note, loan, etc) 4. (Commerce) to recover (something pledged, mortgaged, or pawned) 5.
3 days ago · 1. verb. If you redeem yourself or your reputation, you do something that makes people have a good opinion of you again after you have behaved or performed badly . He had realized the mistake he had made and wanted to redeem himself. [VERB noun] The sole redeeming feature of your behaviour is that you're not denying it. [VERB -ing]
to do something that makes people have a better opinion of you after you have done something bad: He was two hours late, but he redeemed himself by bringing presents. redeem verb [T] (GET SOMETHING) to exchange something for something else. redeem verb [T] (RELIGION) to save someone from evil, especially according to the Christian religion.
redeem (formal, religion) to save somebody from the power of evil: He was a sinner, redeemed by the grace of God. Redeem is also used in non-religious language in the phrase redeem a situation, which means to prevent a situation from being as bad as it might be. Patterns. to save/ rescue/ redeem somebody/ something from something
1redeem somebody/somethingto make someone or something seem less badsynonymcompensateThe excellent acting wasn't enough to redeem a weak plot.The only redeeming feature of the job (= good thing about it) is the salary.She seems to have no redeeming qualities(= good aspects of her character) at all. Want to learn more?
REDEEM meaning: 1 : to make (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) better or more acceptable; 2 : to exchange (something, such as a coupon or lottery ticket) for money, an award, etc.
