Have you ever thought of what the word redeem really stands for? Here's a little definition to give you the richness and vast truth behind it:
redeem |riˈdēm| verb [ trans. ]
1.) compensate for the faults or bad aspects of (something) : a disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech |
[as adj. ] ( redeeming) the splendid views are the one redeeming feature of the center.
• ( redeem oneself) do something that compensates for poor past performance or behavior : they redeemed themselves in the playoffs by pushing the Detroit Red Wings to a seventh and deciding game.
• (of a person) atone or make amends for (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.
2.) gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment : his best suit had been redeemed from the pawnbrokers.
• Finance repay (a stock, bond, or other instrument) at the maturity date.
• exchange (a coupon, voucher, or trading stamp) for merchandise, a discount, or money.
• pay the necessary money to clear (a debt) : owners were unable to redeem their mortgages.
• exchange (paper money) for gold or silver.
• fulfill or carry out (a pledge or promise) : the party prepared to redeem the pledges of the past three years.
• archaic buy the freedom of.
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