verb

rehabilitate

to rehabilitate, to restore

The aim is to rehabilitate prisoners.

The aim is to rehabilitate prisoners.

We need to rehabilitate the old building.

We need to rehabilitate the old building.

They tried to rehabilitate his public image.

They tried to rehabilitate his public image.

((sb./sth.)) to restore (sb./sth.) to a normal life or good condition The aim is to rehabilitate prisoners.

Synonyms: restore, reintegrate, reform

From 're-' (again) + Latin 'habilitare' (to make able). So, 'to make able again'.

Break it down: 're-' (again) + 'habilitate' (make able). It's about making someone or something able/functional again.

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