redeeming Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb save from sins
   redeem; save; deliver.
   
2. verb restore the honor or worth of
   redeem.
   
3. verb to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange
   redeem.
   
4. verb exchange or buy back for money; under threat
   ransom; redeem.
   
5. verb pay off (loans or promissory notes)
   redeem; pay off.
   
6. verb convert into cash; of commercial papers
   redeem.
   
7. adjective satellite bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
   redemptive; saving.
   
   • saving faith
   • redemptive (or redeeming) love
8. adjective satellite compensating for some fault or defect
   
   • the redeeming feature of the plan is its simplicity
   • his saving grace was his sense of humor

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