rih dim
transitive verb
1: to pay off (a debt).
His inheritance helped him redeem his debts.
2: to recover (property or the like) by paying off a debt.
As soon as he got his first paycheck, he redeemed his guitar at the pawn shop.
3: to convert (a coupon or securities) into cash or goods.
I redeemed my coupon for a free pizza.
4: to balance or make up for.
Her husband’s stodginess was redeemed by his good humor.
5: to buy or obtain the freedom or release of, as by ransom.
6: to restore the honor, worth, or reputation of.
Once hated, his successful reforms redeemed him in the eyes of the people.
She made a stupid remark as they were sitting down, but she redeemed herself during dinner.
7: to save or deliver from sin or divine retribution.