Meaning & use
redeem
To make up for a fault or a bad situation.
See it in a sentence
His late-game goal redeemed an otherwise disappointing performance.
Years of quiet dedication redeemed his early reputation as a careless worker.
A note on using this word
In religious contexts, redeem means to save someone from sin, a meaning that underlies its broader sense of making something good again.
Words with a similar meaning
compensate foroffset
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To exchange a voucher, points, or coupon for goods, cash, or a discount.
She redeemed her frequent-flyer miles for a free upgrade.
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