What is the meaning of redeeming?

verb

  • Save from sins.
  • Restore the honor or worth of.
  • To turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange.
  • Exchange or buy back for money; under threat.
  • Pay off (loans or promissory notes.
  • Convert into cash; of commercial papers.

adjective

  • Bringing about salvation or redemption from sin.
    • usage: "saving faith"; "redemptive (or redeeming) love"
  • Compensating for some fault or defect.
    • usage: "the redeeming feature of the plan is its simplicity"; "his saving grace was his sense of humor"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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