rehabilitate
[ree-huh-bil-i-teyt, ree-uh-]
- to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like.
- to restore to good condition, operation, or management, as a bankrupt business.
- to reestablish the good reputation of (a person, one's character or name, etc.).
- to restore formally to former capacity, standing, rank, rights, or privileges.
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- to undergo rehabilitation.
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Origin of rehabilitate
1570–80; < Medieval Latin rehabilitātus, past participle of rehabilitāre to restore. See re-, habilitate
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Examples from the Web for rehabilitation
Contemporary Examples
As other prisoners took advantage of the rehabilitation programs offered, Lane and Opperud secretly planned an escape.
“I designed my own rehabilitation program—calisthenics, running and other exercises,” Bucca was quoted saying.
Despite bipartisan support, Congress has not been able to pass an extension of the rehabilitation program.
Rehabilitation services from the Palestinian Authority focus on financial support for former prisoners.
State jails were for low-level offenders, [and they are] heavy on rehabilitation.
Historical Examples
It moved Burke to a desire for rehabilitation in her estimation.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
A vague idea of rehabilitation had entered the plan of their life.
Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad
But this is later evidence given in the trial of Rehabilitation.
The Valet's Tragedy and Other StoriesAndrew Lang
One hundred dollars did I allow her for the rehabilitation of that dreary apartment.
Dear EnemyJean Webster
If Inger goes up for rehabilitation, it will be because he wants it.
LegacyJames H Schmitz
rehabilitation
- the act or process of rehabilitating
- med
- the treatment of physical disabilities by massage, electrotherapy, or exercises
- (as modifier)rehabilitation centre
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rehabilitate
- to help (a person who has acquired a disability or addiction or who has just been released from prison) to readapt to society or a new job, as by vocational guidance, retraining, or therapy
- to restore to a former position or rank
- to restore the good reputation of
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Word Origin
C16: from Medieval Latin rehabilitāre to restore, from re- + Latin habilitās skill, ability
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Word Origin and History for rehabilitation
n.
1530s, from Middle French réhabilitation and directly from Medieval Latin rehabilitationem (nominative rehabilitatio) "restoration," noun of action from past participle stem of rehabilitare, from re- "again" (see re-) + habitare "make fit," from Latin habilis "easily managed, fit" (see able). Specifically of criminals, addicts, etc., from 1940.
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rehabilitate
v.
1570s, "to bring back to a former condition after decay or damage," back-formation from rehabilitation and in part from Medieval Latin rehabilitatus, past participle of rehabilitare. Meaning "to restore one's reputation or character in the eyes of others" is from 1847. Related: Rehabilitated; rehabilitating.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
rehabilitate
(rē′hə-bĭl′ĭ-tāt′)- To restore to good health or useful life, as through therapy and education.
- To restore to good condition, operation, or capacity.
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The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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rehabilitation
In politics, the restoration to favor of a political leader whose views or actions were formerly considered unacceptable. (Compare nonperson.)
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