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Granted redemption or salvation
Changed for the better in behavior
Placed on a new financial basis
To have recovered something that has been misplaced, stolen, or hidden away
“The crofters were not given an opportunity to redeem the crofts and related cultivated land for themselves.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense for to save (someone) from sin, error, or evil
“The Lord has visited his people. He has come to redeem them.”
Past tense for to act in accordance with the terms of
“When independence finally came, in August 1947, Gandhi thought it time to redeem his party's old promise.”
Past tense for to cancel out or nullify a property, quality or characteristic
“However, neither of these pros are striking enough to redeem the cons.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense for to return or restore to a former state
Past tense for make ceremonially clean
Past tense for to tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them
Cashed in
Past tense for to remove from suspicion or guilt
Past tense for to be suitable for fulfilling or satisfying a need
Past tense for pay the bill for something, typically when the amount is considered large or unreasonable
Past tense for to restore to a functional state, or to a condition resembling the original
Past tense for to buy or procure by payment
Past tense for to relinquish a self-destructive lifestyle or behavior
Past tense for compensate, give in return
Past tense for to influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
Past tense for exchange for real money
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