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re•ha•bil•i•tate
Pronunciation: (rē"hu-bil'i-tāt", rē"u-), [key]
—v., -tat•ed, -tat•ing.
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v.t.
1. to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like.
2. to restore to good condition, operation, or management, as a bankrupt business.
3. to reestablish the good reputation of (a person, one's character or name, etc.).
4. to restore formally to former capacity, standing, rank, rights, or privileges.
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v.i.
to undergo rehabilitation.
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