Redeem | Mean of redeem in English Dictionary

/rɪˈdiːm/

• Verb
• to make (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) better or more acceptable
1. The exciting ending partially redeems what is otherwise a very dull movie.
2. The restaurant's excellent service is not enough to redeem [=compensate for] the mediocre food.
3. He wants to redeem his reputation.
• to exchange (something, such as a coupon or lottery ticket) for money, an award, etc.
1. You can redeem this coupon at any store.
2. You have 90 days to redeem your winning lottery ticket.
3. This voucher can be redeemed for a free meal at several local restaurants.
• to buy back (something, such as a stock or bond)
1. The government will pay you interest when it redeems the bonds you bought.
2. The company redeemed some of its stock.

• to pay back (money that is owed)
1. redeem a debt
• to do what is required by (a pledge or a promise)
1. The President redeemed his campaign promise. [=he did what he promised to do]
• to save (people) from sin and evil
1. They believe that Jesus Christ was sent here to redeem us from sin.
• to succeed or do something good after you have failed or done something bad
1. They can redeem themselves for yesterday's loss by winning today's game.