rehabilitate
Translation
to rehabilitate, to restore
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to restore (sb./sth.) to a normal life or good condition The aim is to rehabilitate prisoners.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restore, reintegrate, reform
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + Latin 'habilitare' (to make able). So, 'to make able again'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 're-' (again) + 'habilitate' (make able). It's about making someone or something able/functional again.