re·deem 
/rɪˈdi:m/ verb
re·deems; re·deemed; re·deem·ing /rɪˈdi:m/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to make (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) better or more acceptable
▪ The exciting ending partially redeems what is otherwise a very dull movie. ▪ The restaurant's excellent service is not enough to redeem [=compensate for] the mediocre food. ▪ He wants to redeem his reputation. 2 : to exchange (something, such as a coupon or lottery ticket) for money, an award, etc.
▪ You can redeem this coupon at any store. ▪ You have 90 days to redeem your winning lottery ticket. ▪ This voucher can be redeemed for a free meal at several local restaurants. 3 : to buy back (something, such as a stock or bond)
▪ The government will pay you interest when it redeems the bonds you bought. ▪ The company redeemed some of its stock. 4 : to pay back (money that is owed)
▪ redeem a debt 5 formal : to do what is required by (a pledge or a promise) : fulfill
▪ The President redeemed his campaign promise. [=he did what he promised to do] 6 Christianity : to save (people) from sin and evil
▪ They believe that Jesus Christ was sent here to redeem us from sin.
▪ The exciting ending partially redeems what is otherwise a very dull movie. ▪ The restaurant's excellent service is not enough to redeem [=compensate for] the mediocre food. ▪ He wants to redeem his reputation.
▪ You can redeem this coupon at any store. ▪ You have 90 days to redeem your winning lottery ticket. ▪ This voucher can be redeemed for a free meal at several local restaurants.
▪ The government will pay you interest when it redeems the bonds you bought. ▪ The company redeemed some of its stock.
▪ redeem a debt
▪ The President redeemed his campaign promise. [=he did what he promised to do]
▪ They believe that Jesus Christ was sent here to redeem us from sin.
redeem yourself
: to succeed or do something good after you have failed or done something bad
▪ They can redeem themselves for yesterday's loss by winning today's game.
▪ They can redeem themselves for yesterday's loss by winning today's game.
