1compensate for the faults or bad aspects of:a disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech
(redeem oneself) do something that compensates for poor past performance or behaviour:Australia redeemed themselves by dismissing India for 153
atone or make amends for (sin, error, or evil):the thief on the cross who by a single act redeemed a life of evil
save (someone) from sin, error, or evil:he was a sinner, redeemed by the grace of God
2gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment:statutes enabled state peasants to redeem their land
Finance repay (a stock, bond, or other instrument) at the maturity date.
exchange (a coupon, voucher, or trading stamp) for goods, a discount, or money.
pay the necessary money to clear (a debt):owners were unable to redeem their mortgages
archaic free (oneself or another) from slavery or captivity by paying a ransom:the captive had to mortgage his lands to raise the money to redeem himself
3fulfil or carry out (a pledge or promise):the party prepared to redeem the pledges of the past three years
