Rehabilitating: meaning, definitions and examples
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rehabilitating
[ ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪŋ ]
in society
Restoring (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
Synonyms
reform, rehab, rehabilitate, renew, restore.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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reform |
Reform is used in contexts involving change and improvement, often in social, political, or legal systems.
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rehabilitate |
This word can apply to both restoring someone's health and societal status, especially for convicts or people with disabilities.
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renew |
Renew is used when extending the validity or start over, often seen with licenses, subscriptions, or relationships.
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restore |
Restore is often used when bringing something back to its original state, commonly seen with buildings, ecosystems, or health.
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rehab |
Commonly refers to treatment for addiction, such as drug or alcohol rehabilitation. It can also be used informally for physical therapy.
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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.
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- 23606 staccato
- 23607 indisposed
- 23608 tenaciously
- 23609 rehabilitating
- 23610 socialize
- 23611 nonstandard
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