rehabilitate
[ ree-huh-bil-i-teyt, ree-uh- ]
/ ˌri həˈbɪl ɪˌteɪt, ˌri ə- /
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.
SYNONYMS FOR rehabilitate
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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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Example sentences from the Web for rehabilitate
It 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.
Other words from rehabilitate
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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