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Rehabilitate

Verb / ˌri:hʌˈbɪlʌˌteɪt / / ˌri:ʌˈbɪlʌˌteɪt / Another word for rehabilitate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to restore to a normal life through therapy or education

Synonyms & similar words

purge recover restore heal fix mend repair renew revive recondition reform redeem reestablish reinstate resurrect salvage transform reconstruct reinvent refresh

Example sentences

  1. The rehabilitation center helped the man recover from his addiction.
  2. The injured bird was rehabilitated by the animal rescue team.
  3. The city worked to rehabilitate the old, run-down building.
  4. The therapist helped rehabilitate the patient's mental health.
  5. The athlete needed to rehabilitate their injured knee before returning to the game.

Quotes

  • The goal of rehabilitation is to get the patient back to the level of function they had before the injury, not to the level of function they had before they retired. - Dr. Richard Stone
  • Rehabilitation is not punishment, but rather a process of healing and restoration. - Dr. Judith Briles
  • Rehabilitation works when people know they can recover. - Chris Christie

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