Rehabilitates meaning : To restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc. To vindicate; to restore the reputation or image of (a person, concept etc.). To return (something) to its original condition. To restore or repair (a vehicle, building); to make habitable or usable again. To restore to (a criminal etc.) the necessary training and education to allow for a successful reintegration into society; to retrain. To return (someone) to good health after illness, addiction etc. To go through such a process; to recover.