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| re·deem [ ri dm ] (past and past participle re·deemed, present participle re·deem·ing, 3rd person present singular re·deems) |
transitive verb |
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1. make something acceptable: to make something acceptable or pleasant in spite of its negative qualities or aspects
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2. restore reputation: to do something that changes a negative opinion to a positive one
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3. atone for human sin: to pay for the sins of humanity with death on the Cross
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refers to Jesus Christ
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4. buy something back: to buy back an item given, e.g. to a pawnbroker, as security for a loan
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5. keep promise: to fulfill a pledge or promise
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6. exchange something for money: to exchange or convert something such as a voucher for money or its equivalent
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7. pay something off: to pay off the outstanding portion of a debt
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| [15th century. Directly or via French< Latin redimere "buy back" < emere "buy"] |
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  re·deem·a·ble adjective |
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