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həˈbɪl verb (used with object)
1.
to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like.
2.
to restore to good condition, operation, or management, as a bankrupt business.
3.
to reestablish the good reputation of (a person, one's character or name, etc.).
4.
to restore formally to former capacity, standing, rank, rights, or privileges.
verb (used without object)
5.
to undergo rehabilitation.
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Origin:
1570–80; < Medieval Latin rehabilitātus, past participle of rehabilitāre to restore. See re-, habilitate
1570–80; < Medieval Latin rehabilitātus, past participle of rehabilitāre to restore. See re-, habilitate
Related forms
re·ha·bil·i·ta·tion, noun
re·ha·bil·i·ta·tive, adjective
re·ha·bil·i·ta·tor, noun
non·re·ha·bil·i·ta·tion, noun
non·re·ha·bil·i·ta·tive, adjective
Synonyms
2. salvage, restore, recondition, reconstruct, refurbish.
2. salvage, restore, recondition, reconstruct, refurbish.
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rehabilitate (ˌriːəˈbɪlɪˌteɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | 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 |
| 2. | to restore to a former position or rank |
| 3. | to restore the good reputation of |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin rehabilitāre to restore, from | |
| reha'bilitative | |
| —adj | |
| rehabilitation (ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the act or process of rehabilitating |
| 2. | med |
| a. the treatment of physical disabilities by massage, electrotherapy, or exercises | |
| b. (as modifier): rehabilitation centre | |
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Word Origin & History
rehabilitation
1533, from M.Fr. réhabilitation, from M.L. rehabilitationem "restoration," from rehabilitatus, pp. of rehabilitare, from re- "again" + habitare "make fit," from L. habilis "easily managed, fit." Specifically of criminals, addicts, etc., from 1940. Slang shortening rehab is from 1948. The verb
rehabilitate is attested from 1580.
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Medical Dictionary
rehabilitate re·ha·bil·i·tate (rē'hə-bĭl'ĭ-tāt')
v. re·ha·bil·i·tat·ed, re·ha·bil·i·tat·ing, re·ha·bil·i·tates
To restore to good health or useful life, as through therapy and education.
To restore to good condition, operation, or capacity.
re'ha·bil'i·ta'tion n.
re'ha·bil'i·ta'tive adj.
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Cultural Dictionary
rehabilitation definition
In politics, the restoration to favor of a political leader whose views or actions were formerly considered unacceptable. (Compare nonperson.)
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Example sentences
We set up a cognitive rehabilitation program that tried to aid him with mnemonic strategies.
Some may specialize in the rehabilitation of post-refractive surgeries.
He brings them to the vicarage where they act as servants during their rehabilitation.
The director of rehabilitation and correction is the executive head of the department of rehabilitation and correction.
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