rehabilitate
//riːˈhæbɪlɪteɪt//
Verb
rehabilitateInfinitive
rehabilitatePresent tense
rehabilitatedPast tense
rehabilitatedPast participle
rehabilitatingPresent participle
rehabilitatesThird-person singular
1
To restore someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after illness, injury, or addiction.
The program helps rehabilitate patients recovering from serious injuries.
2
To restore someone's reputation or standing after a period of disgrace or criticism.
The new evidence helped rehabilitate his reputation after years of false accusations.
3
To restore a building, area, or ecosystem to its former good condition.
The city plans to rehabilitate the old industrial area into a public park.
4
To help a criminal or offender reintegrate into society through education and support.
The program aims to rehabilitate young offenders through education and job training.