redeem

Definition

  • verb: to make (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) better or more acceptable
  • verb: to buy back
  • synonyms: repurchase, ransom, rescue

Examples

  • The restaurant's excellent service is not enough to 'redeem' [='compensate for'] the mediocre food.

  • The President 'redeemed' his campaign promise. [=he did what he promised to do]

  • The exciting ending partially 'redeems' what is otherwise a very dull movie.

Movie quotes

  • (..) #What? I dunno. The truth is that Women are never satisfied. They are always redeem looking model. Sorry, but that is what happened to you, great friend. What does that mean? It means that you give not control of your self-esteem Sheila. (..)
    2014 Boyhood