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redeems
We have found lemma(root) word of redeems : redeem.
Definitions
[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
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late Middle English (in the sense ‘buy back’): from Old French redimer or Latin redimere, from re- ‘back’ + emere ‘buy’
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