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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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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

The publicist’s participation in the gala came at a pivotal time for Epstein, who was seeking to rehabilitate his image, which had been badly damaged by his 2008 conviction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Around this time, Epstein was trying to set up a philanthropic fund to rehabilitate his image and failing to convince Gates to participate in it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

He had been seriously injured on a commando course in January 2025 and ordered to pause and rehabilitate, but returned to duty after his recovery.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

“Of course. I can’t rehabilitate this eagle without you,” she says.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers