rehab

noun
UK: /ˈriː.hæb/
US: /ˈriː.hæb/

  1. The process of helping someone to recover from an illness or addiction through therapy and training.

    1. He went to rehab for his alcohol problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the accident, she needed intensive rehab to walk normally again, and it helped a lot. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place where someone receives therapy and training to recover from illness or addiction.

    1. She's in rehab now, getting help. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rehab center offers comprehensive programs for various addictions, ensuring personalized care. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

recovery therapy restoration rehabilitation
rehab verb

  1. To help someone recover from an illness or addiction.

    1. They rehab patients after surgery. [ ] [ ]
    2. The program aims to rehab offenders and reintegrate them into society effectively. [ ] [ ]

  2. To restore a building or area to a good condition.

    1. We will rehab the old house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city plans to rehab the waterfront area to attract tourists and boost the economy. [ ] [ ]
rehab adjective

  1. Relating to rehabilitation or the process of restoring something to a former condition.

    1. It is a rehab program. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rehab clinic provides essential services for individuals recovering from substance abuse. [ ] [ ]
rehab abbreviation

  1. Short form of 'rehabilitation'.

    1. He's doing rehab. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's focusing on rehab after her injury, with the goal of returning to competition soon. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rehab" in English means: The process of helping someone to recover from an illness or addiction through therapy and training., A place where someone receives therapy and training to recover from illness or addiction..

The phonetic transcription of "rehab" is /ˈriː.hæb/ in British English and /ˈriː.hæb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rehab": recovery, therapy, restoration, rehabilitation.

Example usage of "rehab": "He went to rehab for his alcohol problem.". More examples on the page.