redeem
verbUK /rɪˈdiːm/
US /rɪˈdiːm/
To make something bad better or to get something back.
She worked hard to redeem herself after making a mistake.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To exchange a coupon or voucher for something.
You can redeem this coupon at any store.
3. To buy back something that was pawned or lost.
He redeemed his watch from the pawnshop.
4. To make up for a fault or bad action.
His kind act redeemed his earlier rudeness.