rehabilitate
verb/ˌriəˈbɪlɪteɪt/
Frequency rank: #13,088 most common English word
Meaning
To restore someone to a good condition or normal life through training and therapy.
Example sentence
The program was designed to rehabilitate former prisoners and help them find jobs.
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