redeem

/rɪˈdim/
verb
  1. To make up for a mistake or bad quality; to improve something that seemed bad.
    • He tried to redeem his poor performance by working extra hard.
    • The ending was weak, but the great acting redeemed the movie.
    • A sincere apology can sometimes redeem a broken friendship.
  2. To exchange a coupon, voucher, or points for goods, services, or money.
    • The gift card can be redeemed online or in person.
    • You can redeem this coupon for a free coffee at any store.
    • She saved up enough points to redeem a flight ticket.
  3. To free someone from sin, evil, or a bad situation, especially in a religious sense.
    • The story is about a hero who redeems his people from slavery.
    • Many people turn to faith hoping to be redeemed.
    • In Christian belief, Jesus came to redeem humanity from sin.
  4. To fulfill a promise or obligation.
    • He redeemed his pledge by volunteering every weekend.
    • The company must redeem its promise to donate to charity.
    • She redeemed her word and returned the money on time.
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