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.
Origin of rehabilitate
1570–80; < Medieval Latin
rehabilitātus, past participle of
rehabilitāre to restore. See
re-,
habilitate
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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
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.