[rɪˈdiːm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- compensate for the faults or bad aspects of
(e.g: a disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech)

- gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment
(e.g: statutes enabled state peasants to redeem their land)

- fulfil or carry out (a pledge or promise)
(e.g: the party prepared to redeem the pledges of the past three years)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘buy back’): from Old French redimer or Latin redimere, from re- ‘back’ + emere ‘buy’