redeem
- Verb. (transitive) To recover ownership of something by paying a sum.
- Verb. (transitive) To liberate by payment of a ransom.
- Verb. (transitive) To set free by force.
- Verb. (transitive) To save, rescue.
- Verb. (transitive) To clear, release from debt or blame.
- Verb. (transitive) To expiate, atone (for ...).
- Verb. (finance) (transitive) To convert (some bond or security) into cash.
- Verb. (transitive) To save from a state of sin (and from its consequences).
- Verb. (transitive) To repair, restore.
- Verb. (transitive) To reform, change (for the better).
- Verb. (transitive) To restore the reputation or honour of oneself or something.
- Verb. (archaic) (transitive) To reclaim.
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