Definitions

rehabilitate

[ree-huh-bil-i-teyt, ree-uh-] / ˌri həˈbɪl ɪˌteɪt, ˌri ə- /

VERB

renovate, adjust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fix up improve mend rebuild reclaim reconstruct recover reestablish refurbish reintegrate reinvigorate rejuvenate restore save

STRONG

change clear convert furbish recondition reconstitute redeem reform reinstate renew restitute

WEAK

make good rehab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage decline destroy harm hurt ruin weaken

STRONG

hold keep persist remain stay

Example Sentences

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For prisoners to successfully rehabilitate, she says "probation, support and services need to come together because I think the communication between A and B is never done properly".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The largest share, $235 million, will be used to rehabilitate the Delta-Mendota Canal, which carries water to farmlands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

When RSA decided to rehabilitate the Battle House, did anyone ask why private capital wasn’t restoring the hotel?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The spokesperson said not all sea life centres were experienced or had the facilities to rehabilitate loggerhead turtles - but Hunstanton was one of them.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Kappe offered him the chance to "rehabilitate" his standing in the Nazi Party.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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