reeducate

re·ed·u·cate

also re-ed·u·cate (rē-ĕj′ə-kāt′)

tr.v. re·ed·u·cat·ed, re·ed·u·cat·ing, re·ed·u·cates also re-ed·u·cat·ed or re-ed·u·cat·ing or re-ed·u·cates

1. To instruct again, especially in order to change someone's behavior or beliefs.

2. To retrain (a person) to function effectively; rehabilitate.

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re·ed′u·ca′tion n.

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re•ed•u•cate

(riˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪt)

v.t. -cat•ed, -cat•ing.

1. to educate again, as for new purposes.

2. to educate or train for resumption of normal activities, as a disabled person.

[1800–10]

re•ed`u•ca′tion, n.

re•ed′u•ca`tive, adj.

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