redeem

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To recover ownership of something by paying a sum.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To liberate by payment of a ransom.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To set free by force.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To save, rescue.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To clear, release from debt or blame.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) To expiate, atone (for ...).
  7. Verb.  (finance) (transitive) To convert (some bond or security) into cash.
  8. Verb.  (transitive) To save from a state of sin (and from its consequences).
  9. Verb.  (transitive) To repair, restore.
  10. Verb.  (transitive) To reform, change (for the better).
  11. Verb.  (transitive) To restore the reputation or honour of oneself or something.
  12. Verb.  (archaic) (transitive) To reclaim.

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