redeem

redeem [ri dēm′]

vt.

[LME redemen < MFr redimer < L redimere < re(d)-, back + emere, to get, buy < IE base * em-, to take > Lith imù, OSlav imǫ, to take]

1. to buy back

2. to get back; recover, as by paying a fee

3. to pay off (a mortgage or note)

4.

☆ a) to convert (paper money) into gold or silver coin or bullion

b) to convert (stocks, bonds, etc.) into cash

c) to turn in (trading stamps or coupons) for a prize, premium, discount, etc.

5.

a) to set free by paying a ransom

b) to deliver from sin and its penalties, as by a sacrifice made for the sinner

6. to fulfill (a promise or pledge)

7.

a) to make amends or atone for [to redeem a blunder]

b) to restore (oneself) to favor by making amends

c) to make worthwhile; justify

SYN.- RESCUE

redeemable

adj.

redemptible [ridemp′tə b'l]

redeemer

n.