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Word: redeem (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Verb:

  • Archaic transitive To reclaim
  • finance transitive To convert (some bond or security) into cash
  • transitive To clear, release from debt or blame
  • transitive To expiate, atone (for ...)
  • transitive To liberate by payment of a ransom.
  • transitive To recover ownership of something by paying a sum.
  • transitive To reform, change (for the better)
  • transitive To repair, restore
  • transitive To restore the reputation or honour of oneself or something.
  • transitive To save from a state of sin (and from its consequences).
  • transitive To save, rescue
  • transitive To set free by force.

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