redeem
Definition
- v. restore the honor or worth of
- v. to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange
- v. pay off (loans or promissory notes)
- v. convert into cash; of commercial papers
Word forms
- Past participle
- redeemed
- Past tense
- redeemed
- Present participle
- redeeming
- Third person singular
- redeems
Example sentences
vt.
He worked hard to redeem himself after making a mistake at work.
vt.
She decided to redeem her coupons before they expired.