rehabilitate
[ ree-huh-bil-i-teyt, ree-uh- ]
/ ˌri həˈbɪl ɪˌteɪt, ˌri ə- /
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verb (used with object), re·ha·bil·i·tat·ed, re·ha·bil·i·tat·ing.
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.
verb (used without object), re·ha·bil·i·tat·ed, re·ha·bil·i·tat·ing.
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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How to use rehabilitate in a sentence
Last year, he was poisoned and spent a couple of months rehabilitating.
Alexei Navalny's Chief of Staff Predicts He Will Be Released 'Sooner Than Many Are Expecting'|Madeline Roache|February 12, 2021|TimeIn December, I hosted a virtual gala for City Wildlife, the organization that rehabilitates injured wildlife in the District.
Here’s the deal with Alice Deal and the middle school named in her honor|John Kelly|February 3, 2021|Washington PostAll this continues to point toward the notion that there is insufficient rehabilitative care in place for those who need it.
New Research Shows Half of All Homeless Have Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury|Charlotte Lytton|April 28, 2014|DAILY BEASTIt means more of a fine or counseling or some sort of program where you don't end up in jail but in a rehabilitative program.
British Dictionary definitions for rehabilitate
rehabilitate
/ (ˌriːəˈbɪlɪˌteɪt) /
verb (tr)
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
Derived forms of rehabilitate
rehabilitative, adjectiveWord Origin for rehabilitate
C16: from Medieval Latin rehabilitāre to restore, from re- + Latin habilitās skill, ability
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Medical definitions for rehabilitate
rehabilitate
[ rē′hə-bĭl′ĭ-tāt′ ]
v.
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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re′ha•bil′i•ta′tion n.re′ha•bil′i•ta′tive adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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