1. Bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
   "redeeming love";
   - redemptive, saving
    
2. Compensating for some fault or defect
   "the redeeming feature of the plan is its simplicity"

1. Restore the honour, worth, or reputation of (someone or something) after a failure or disgrace
   "His heroic actions redeemed his reputation after the scandal"
    
2. Settle or discharge (a debt, loan, or financial obligation) completely
   "They redeemed their mortgage early";
   - pay off, liquidate
    
3. To turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange
   "She redeemed her loyalty points for a free flight"; "Customers can redeem these coupons for discounts on their next purchase"
    
4. Convert into cash; of commercial papers
   "The investor redeemed his bonds before maturity"; "She redeemed her savings certificates at the bank"
    
5. (religious) rescue from sin, damnation, or evil
   "The preacher's words redeemed many from their sinful ways";
   - deliver, save
    
6. [archaic] Demand or obtain payment for release of a captive or stolen goods, or pay to secure such release
   "The family redeemed their ancestral jewels from the thieves";
   - ransom

See also: good, pay

Type of: ante up, bring through, carry through, cash, cash in, change, exchange, interchange, pay, pay up, pull through, reestablish, reinstate, restore, save

Encyclopedia: Redeeming