Rehabilitating: meaning, definitions and examples

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rehabilitating

 

[ ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in society

Restoring (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.

Synonyms

reform, rehab, rehabilitate, renew, restore.

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Word Description / Examples
rehabilitating

This word is often used in medical or injury recovery settings. It describes the process of helping someone return to health and normal function.

  • The athlete is rehabilitating after his knee surgery.
  • They are rehabilitating the patient in the physical therapy unit.
reform

Reform is used in contexts involving change and improvement, often in social, political, or legal systems.

  • The government is planning to reform the education system.
  • She dedicated her career to penal reform.
rehabilitate

This word can apply to both restoring someone's health and societal status, especially for convicts or people with disabilities.

  • The goal is to rehabilitate ex-prisoners back into society.
  • They’re working to rehabilitate wildlife injured due to pollution.
renew

Renew is used when extending the validity or start over, often seen with licenses, subscriptions, or relationships.

  • I need to renew my driver's license.
  • They decided to renew their wedding vows.
restore

Restore is often used when bringing something back to its original state, commonly seen with buildings, ecosystems, or health.

  • They plan to restore the old theater to its former glory.
  • Environmentalists are working to restore the river’s natural flow.
rehab

Commonly refers to treatment for addiction, such as drug or alcohol rehabilitation. It can also be used informally for physical therapy.

  • He went to rehab to overcome his addiction.
  • She’s been doing rehab exercises for her back.

Examples of usage

  • He was dedicated to rehabilitating ex-convicts and helping them reintegrate into society.
  • After years of drug abuse, she finally sought help in rehabilitating herself.

Translations

Translations of the word "rehabilitating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reabilitando

🇮🇳 पुनर्वास

🇩🇪 rehabilitierend

🇮🇩 merehabilitasi

🇺🇦 реабілітуючи

🇵🇱 rehabilitujący

🇯🇵 リハビリテーション

🇫🇷 réhabilitant

🇪🇸 rehabilitando

🇹🇷 rehabilite etmek

🇰🇷 재활

🇸🇦 إعادة التأهيل

🇨🇿 rehabilitace

🇸🇰 rehabilitácia

🇨🇳 康复

🇸🇮 rehabilitacija

🇮🇸 endurhæfingu

🇰🇿 оңалту

🇬🇪 რეაბილიტაცია

🇦🇿 rehabilitasiya

🇲🇽 rehabilitación

Etymology

The word 'rehabilitate' originated from the Latin word 'rehabilitatus', which means to render fit or capable again. The concept of rehabilitation has been present throughout history, with early forms of rehabilitation seen in ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. In modern times, the focus on rehabilitating individuals who have faced challenges such as addiction or imprisonment has become an important aspect of social welfare and justice systems.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,609, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.