Meaning & use

Rehabilitated

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Restored to good health, a former state, or good standing, especially after illness, injury, or wrongdoing.

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The rehabilitated athlete returned to the field stronger than before her injury.

The old warehouse was rehabilitated into loft apartments.

A note on using this word

Applies equally to people recovering from injury or addiction and to buildings or ecosystems restored to a functional condition.

Words with a similar meaning

restoredreformedrenovated

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Words with an opposite meaning

neglectedruined

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