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That which saves or redeems something from an otherwise bad state or condition
“He did have one redeeming quality. He dressed very well, for those who thought taste in clothes was a redeeming quality.”
Characterized by a good or happy sentiment
Of or pertaining to salvation
Present participle for to gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment
“The crofters were not given an opportunity to redeem the crofts and related cultivated land for themselves.”
Present participle for to remove, save or rescue from danger or harm
“Philosophy conceives a world that is inherently divisive while seeking to redeem the world from divisiveness.”
Present participle for to save (someone) from sin, error, or evil
“The Lord has visited his people. He has come to redeem them.”
Present participle for to fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
“When independence finally came, in August 1947, Gandhi thought it time to redeem his party's old promise.”
Present participle for to cancel out or nullify a property, quality or characteristic
“However, neither of these pros are striking enough to redeem the cons.”
Present participle for to do something that compensates for poor past performance or behavior
“Both sides struggled through their groups, but know they can redeem themselves with one huge performance.”
Present participle for to atone or make amends for an error or wrongdoing
“What the House had now to do was to try and redeem the error of having granted charters to these companies.”
Present participle for to exchange (a coupon, voucher, or trading stamp) for goods, a discount, or money
“You can redeem your voucher for a tandem skydive, valid for one person.”
Present participle for to pay the necessary money to clear (a debt)
“They would end up with a lump sum that would redeem the mortgage and leave plenty over for a holiday.”
Present participle for to compensate or give in return
Present participle for to preach about religion to someone, especially in order to convert them
Present participle for to return or restore to a former state
Present participle for to make ceremonially, morally or religiously clean
Present participle for to exchange for real money or cash
Present participle for to remove from suspicion or guilt
Present participle for to pay the bill for something, typically when the amount is considered large or unreasonable
Present participle for to restore to a functional state, or to a condition resembling the original
Present participle for to buy or procure by payment
Present participle for to relinquish a self-destructive lifestyle or behavior
Present participle for to provide a monetary refund or repayment
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