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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