1. (

• deliver ,
• redeem ,
• save ,

) save from sins ;

2. (

• redeem

) restore the honor or worth of ;

3. (

• redeem ,

) to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange ;

4. (

• ransom ,
• redeem ,

) exchange or buy back for money; under threat ;

5. (

• redeem ,
• pay_off ,

) pay off (loans or promissory notes) ;

6. (

• redeem

) convert into cash; of commercial papers ;

1. (

• redemptive ,
• redeeming ,
• saving

) bringing about salvation or redemption from sin; "saving faith"; "redemptive (or redeeming) love" ;

2. (

• redeeming

) compensating for some fault or defect; "the redeeming feature of the plan is its simplicity"; "his saving grace was his sense of humor" ;