The difference between Redeem and Repurchase
When used as verbs, redeem means to recover ownership of something by buying it back, whereas repurchase means to buy back or again.
Repurchase is also noun with the meaning: the act of repurchasing.
check bellow for the other definitions of Redeem and Repurchase
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Redeem as a verb (transitive):
To recover ownership of something by buying it back.
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Redeem as a verb (transitive):
To liberate by payment of a ransom.
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Redeem as a verb (transitive):
To set free by force.
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Redeem as a verb (transitive):
To save, rescue
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Redeem as a verb (transitive):
To clear, release from debt or blame
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Redeem as a verb (transitive):
To expiate, atone (for ...)
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Redeem as a verb (finance, transitive):
To convert (some bond or security) into cash
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Redeem as a verb (transitive):
To save from a state of sin (and from its consequences).
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Redeem as a verb (transitive):
To repair, restore
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Redeem as a verb (transitive):
To reform, change (for the better)
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Redeem as a verb (transitive):
To restore the honour, worth, or reputation of oneself or something.
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Redeem as a verb (archaic, transitive):
To reclaim
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Repurchase as a verb:
To buy back or again; to regain by purchase.
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Repurchase as a noun:
The act of repurchasing.