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Word: Redeem
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (in the sense ‘buy back’): from Old French redimer or Latin redimere, from re- ‘back’ + emere ‘buy’
rɪˈdiːm
compensate for the faults or bad aspects of
Short Definition:compensate for faults or bad aspects of
Examples:- a disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech
gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment
Short Definition:gain or regain possession of something in exchange for payment
Examples:- statutes enabled state peasants to redeem their land
fulfil or carry out (a pledge or promise)
Short Definition:fulfil or carry out
Examples:- the party prepared to redeem the pledges of the past three years
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