[re.deem] vt [ME redemen, modif. of MF redimer, fr. L redimere, fr. re-, red- re- + emere to take, buy; akin to Lith imti to take] (15c) 1 a: to buy back: repurchase b: to get or win back
2: to free from what distresses or harms: as a: to free from captivity by payment of ransom b: to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental c: to release from blame or debt: clear d: to free from the consequences of sin
3: to change for the better: reform
4: repair, restore
5. a: to free from a lien by payment of an amount secured thereby b (1): to remove the obligation of by payment "the U.S. Treasury ~s savings bonds on demand" (2): to exchange for something of value "~ trading stamps" c: to make good: fulfill
6. a: to atone for: expiate b (1): to offset the bad effect of (2): to make worthwhile: retrieve syn see rescue -- re.deem.able adj