redeem
/rɪˈdim/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.