rehabilitates

verb

Definition of rehabilitatesnext
present tense third-person singular of rehabilitate
1
as in redeems
to make better in behavior or character an organization that rehabilitates criminals so they can reenter society

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2
as in heals
to restore to a healthy condition underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate her broken elbow

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  1. heals
  2. reclaims
  3. improves
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  • As the skin heals, scars develop in the form of stretch marks.
    Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Stretch marks happen when the skin tears and then heals.
    Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • The feminist fairy tale examines the impossible expectations of motherhood, as our protagonist ― simply known as Mother ― channels her rage and reclaims her power by unleashing her animal instincts.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Sorby’s company, Pine Island Redfish, reclaims waste nutrients and repurposes them to grow salt-tolerant plants like mangroves and purslane, which play a crucial role in stabilizing coastlines and providing natural habitats for fish and other marine species.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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  • This typically improves health outcomes.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Burgoo only improves as the flavors marry, particularly when refrigerated overnight.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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