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Definition rehabilitate in British English

rehabilitate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌriːəˈbɪlɪteɪt/
1

to help someone to give up drugs or alcohol, so that they can return to a healthy, independent, and useful life

Example

The new scheme is aimed at rehabilitating local heroin addicts.

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sober temperance teetotal abuse addiction bust
1.1

to help someone who has been ill or in prison to return to a healthy, independent, and useful life

Example

Prison does not rehabilitate most criminals.

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anaesthetise anaesthetize anesthetize
2

to try to make people respect someone or something again

Example

The new government is desperate to rehabilitate their country's image.

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influence decide lead to
3

to make a building or system suitable for use again

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paint decorate paper
Definition rehabilitate in British English