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Rehabilitate

Ree-huh-BIH-luh-tayt

/ˌriːhʌˈbɪlʌˌteɪt/

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rehabilitate

Dictionary meaning

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

Examples

  • The prisoner was successfully rehabilitated.
  • Dead political leaders are often rehabilitated to serve the needs of present politicians.

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