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ri-DEEM/rɪˈdiːm/

To redeem is to make up for a fault, to cash a voucher, or (religious) to save: redeem a mistake, redeem a coupon. Compensate is a cousin; condemn sits opposite. A crest is branding; an invented n is a methods failure.

Meaning

To make up for a fault; also to exchange a voucher, or to save from blame.

Examples

• “A crest on the cover does not redeem an invented n.”
• “Compensate is the close twin for faults. Cash in is the voucher sense. Branding is a drawing. A count is methods. Put the n first; the arms can wait.”

Good to know

Make up for a fault / cash in. Close (fault): compensate. A crest ≠ a repaired n.

Near in meaning

compensate

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