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 rehabilitated

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, adjective

Word Origin for rehabilitate

C16: from Medieval Latin rehabilitāre to restore, from re- + Latin habilitās skill, ability

Medical definitions for rehabilitated

rehabilitate
[ rē′hə-bĭlĭ-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•tation n. re′ha•bili•ta′tive adj.