habilitate

/hæbɪˈleɪt/; /hæbɪˈleɪtˌeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to give someone the necessary skills or training for a particular job or activity; to restore someone’s rights or abilities

“The new program aims to habilitate young people with disabilities and help them find employment.”

2. verb

to make something (such as a building or a piece of equipment) suitable for use

“The renovations will habilitate the old factory for modern manufacturing.”

3. noun

the process of habilitating or restoring someone’s skills or abilities

“The habilitate program is designed to help people with mental health issues.”

Synonyms

  • rehabilitate
  • train

Antonyms

  • disable
  • render