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to rehab

to rehab

5 3.7
To get treatment to recover from an injury or addiction
  • verb
  • /ˈriːhæb/
  • Informal
translation icon : rehabilitarse
  • He continues to rehab from a stress fracture in his right knee, a daily grind that isn't getting any easier to cope with.
  • rehab a torn ACL
  • continues to rehab
  • time to rehab

But I'm still rehabbing the right now, trust me.

Examples

  • She decided to rehab after struggling with her addiction for several years.

  • Plain and simple, we're trying to rehab his knees so they're healthy and he can get out there and play like he did last season.

    Blog text (24)

  • But the fact that she was able to swing, jump, and do everything was amazing; she worked hard to rehab that fast.

    Blog text (20)

  • And they cleaned that up, and he should rehab and be prepared for the beginning of spring training.

    Blog text (7)

  • Two days sober, man, three days to rehab.

    To Write Love on Her Arms (2015)

  • Continuing to rehab his knee.

    Blog text (6)

  • I opted to rehab and strengthen my other leg muscles for a few months before I had surgery last July.

    Blog text (21)

  • After his surgery, he worked hard to rehab his shoulder and regain full mobility.

  • Following the injury, the athlete focused on rehab exercises to strengthen his leg again.

Synonyms

to recuperate
vsto rehab
30 6.3

To get better after being ill, injured, or very tired

focuses on formal programs and professional therapy not just natural recovery
to detox
vsto rehab
  • Specialized
11 5.5

To stop using drugs or alcohol while receiving medical help

is a broader treatment designed to help recovery from addiction injury or illness
to convalesce
vsto rehab
  • Formal
5 7.9

To spend time getting stronger and healthier after an illness or operation

involves formal treatment programs rather than just resting and gradual healing

Antonyms

neglect
100 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

How Intensive

to rehab
  • Informal
5 3.7
to seek help
30 2.0

Surface Forms

rehab infinitive
rehabbed past
rehabbed past participle
rehabbing present participle
rehabs third person singular

Etymology

Rehab as a verb for people also comes from rehabilitation, with re- 'again' and a root like ability. So to rehab is to get treatment to become healthy or 'able again' after an injury or addiction.