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The definition of redeem
11 Definitions of: redeem
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- verb, to recover possession or ownership of by payment of a price or service; regain
- verb, to convert (bonds, shares, etc) into cash
- verb, to pay off (a promissory note, loan, etc)
- verb, to recover (something pledged, mortgaged, or pawned)
- verb, to convert (paper money) into bullion or specie
- verb, to fulfil (a promise, pledge, etc)
- verb, to exchange (trading stamps, coupons, etc) for goods
- verb, to reinstate in someone's estimation or good opinion; restore to favour
- verb, to make amends for
- verb, to recover from captivity, esp by a money payment
- verb, Christianity (of Christ as Saviour) to free (mankind) from sin by his death on the Cross
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of redeem