Pronunciation: /ˌriː.həˈbɪ.ləˌteɪt/
verb to restore to a normal life through therapy or education
A1 The injured bird was rehabilitated and released back into the wild.
A2 The organization works to rehabilitate stray animals and find them loving homes.
B1 After serving time in prison, he underwent a program to rehabilitate and reintegrate into society.
B2 The injured athlete underwent months of intensive physical therapy to rehabilitate his knee.
C1 The government invested in programs to rehabilitate former drug addicts and help them lead productive lives.
C2 The historic building was carefully rehabilitated to preserve its original architecture while updating it for modern use.
formal The main goal of the prison system is to rehabilitate inmates and help them reintegrate into society.
informal The rehab center is helping my friend rehabilitate after his surgery.
slang I heard he's going to rehab to get himself straightened out.
figurative The company is working hard to rehabilitate its damaged reputation after the scandal.
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