■ verb
1》 compensate for the faults or bad aspects of.
↘( ~ oneself ) make up for one's poor past performance or behaviour.
↘save from sin, error, or evil.
2》 gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment.
↘ Finance repay (a stock, bond, etc.) at the maturity date.
↘exchange (a coupon) for goods or money.
↘clear (a debt).
3》 fulfil (a pledge or promise).
4》 archaic buy the freedom of.
Derivatives
~able adjective
~ing adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. redimer or L. redimere , from re- 'back' + emere 'buy'.