Rehabilitate Definition
rēhə-bĭlĭ-tāt
rehabilitated, rehabilitates, rehabilitating
verb
rehabilitated, rehabilitates, rehabilitating
To restore the good name or reputation of; reinstate in good repute.
Webster's New World
To restore to rank, privileges, or property which one has lost.
Webster's New World
To bring or restore to a normal or optimal state of health, constructive activity, etc. by medical treatment and physical or psychological therapy.
Webster's New World
To cause to be regarded again in a positive way; reestablish esteem for.
Rehabilitate a reputation; rehabilitate a forgotten poet.
American Heritage
To put back in good condition; reestablish on a firm, sound basis.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Rehabilitate
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Medieval Latin rehabilitāre rehabilitāt- to restore to a former rank Latin re- re- Late Latin habilitāre to enable habilitate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From the participle stem of Late Latin rehabilitare, from Latin re- + habilitāre.
From Wiktionary
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