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Third Person
rehabilitates
Present Participle
rehabilitating
Past Tense
rehabilitated
Past Participle
rehabilitated
1
to help someone to restore to a healthy and independent state after a period of imprisonment, addiction, illness, etc.
transitive
- The program aimed to rehabilitate individuals with substance abuse issues, providing support for a drug-free life.
- After serving time in prison, the goal was to rehabilitate the offender and reintegrate them into society.
- Physical therapists worked tirelessly to rehabilitate the patient's injured leg, focusing on restoring mobility and strength.
- She rehabilitates patients with physical injuries through specialized exercises.
- The program successfully rehabilitated many individuals who had struggled with substance abuse.
2
to formally restore someone or something to their previous position, rights, rank, or privileges
transitive
- The committee voted to rehabilitate her after the accusations were proven false.
- The general was rehabilitated and returned to his former rank after the investigation cleared his name.
- She was rehabilitated into her previous position after a long and thorough review process.
- The organization made efforts to rehabilitate the former worker, giving him a chance to reclaim his job.
- The government worked to rehabilitate the exiled leader, granting him back his rights and land.
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3
to restore something to its previous state of efficiency, order, or stability
transitive
- The city plans to rehabilitate the old factory, turning it into a modern, efficient manufacturing hub.
- Efforts were made to rehabilitate the community’s infrastructure, focusing on roads, utilities, and housing.
- The government provided funds to rehabilitate the local economy, focusing on job creation and investment.
- The government initiated a program to rehabilitate the public transportation network.
- She worked with a financial advisor to rehabilitate her credit score, restoring her financial stability.