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English word redeem comes from Latin emo, Latin re-

emo (Latin)

(figuratively) I acquire, procure.. (transitive) I buy, purchase.

re- (Latin)

Again; prefix added to various words to indicate an action being done again, or like the other usages indicated above under English.. Back, backwards.

redimere (Latin)

redimer (Middle English)

redemen (Middle English)

redeem (English)

(archaic, transitive) To reclaim. (finance, transitive) To convert (some bond or security) into cash. (transitive) To clear, release from debt or blame. (transitive) To expiate, atone (for ...). (transitive) To liberate by payment of a ransom.. (transitive) To recover ownership of something by buying it back.. (transitive) To reform, change (for the better). (transitive) To repair, restore. [...]

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