Definitions for rehabilitate
ˌri həˈbɪl ɪˌteɪt, ˌri ə-re·ha·bil·i·tate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rehabilitateverb

   help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute

   "The prisoner was successfully rehabilitated"; "After a year in the mental clinic, the patient is now rehabilitated"

2. rehabilitateverb

   reinstall politically

   "Deng Xiao Ping was rehabilitated several times throughout his lifetime"

3. rehabilitateverb

   restore to a state of good condition or operation

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rehabilitateverb

   To restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc.

2. rehabilitateverb

   To vindicate; to restore the reputation or image of (a person, concept etc.).

3. rehabilitateverb

   To return (something) to its original condition.

4. rehabilitateverb

   To restore or repair (a vehicle, building); to make habitable or usable again.

5. rehabilitateverb

   To restore to (a criminal etc.) the necessary training and education to allow for a successful reintegration into society; to retrain.

6. rehabilitateverb

   To return (someone) to good health after illness, addiction etc.

7. rehabilitateverb

   To go through such a process; to recover.

8. Etymology: From the participle stem of rehabilitare, from re- + habilitare.

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1. rehabilitate

   Rehabilitate generally refers to the process of restoring someone or something to a normal or healthy state or condition, usually after a period of illness, addiction, imprisonment, or damage. This could involve physical therapy, counseling, or any other measure designed to help regain optimal functionality or efficiency.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rehabilitateverb

   to invest or clothe again with some right, authority, or dignity; to restore to a former capacity; to reinstate; to qualify again; to restore, as a delinquent, to a former right, rank, or privilege lost or forfeited; -- a term of civil and canon law

2. Etymology: [Pref. re- re- + habilitate: cf. LL. rehabilitare, F. rhabiliter.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rehabilitate

   rē-ha-bil′i-tāt, v.t. to reinstate, restore to former privileges.—n. Rehabilitā′tion, the act of restoring to forfeited rights or privileges. [Fr. réhabiliter—L. re-, again, habilitāre—habēre, to have.]

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1. • Reinstate
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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rehabilitate in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rehabilitate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of rehabilitate in a Sentence

1. Monday Murdaugh:

   The murders of my wife and son have caused an incredibly difficult time in my life. I have made a lot of decisions that I truly regret, i’m resigning from my law firm and entering rehab after a long battle that has been exacerbated these murders. I am immensely sorry to everyone I’ve hurt including my family, friends and colleagues. I ask for prayers as I rehabilitate myself and my relationships.

2. Rajdoot Rupwate:

   The number of street children has reduced over the years, but there is still a problem, especially with children begging and working, we try to rehabilitate the children and in the case of those who are trafficked, we try and repatriate them with NGOs.

3. Washington Post:

   We've seen President Trump really rehabilitate the image of Mohammed bin Salman... over the past year, and not really punish President Trump at all, president Trump basically ordered this grisly murder of a Washington Post columnist.

4. Barack Obama:

   We have to consider whether this is the smartest way for us to control crime and rehabilitate individuals.

5. Moritaka Yoshida:

   Sedans are not a growth segment these days, but we want the new Camry to rehabilitate the segment.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rehabilitate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rehabilitate
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehabilitate
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=rehabilitate