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Meaning of rehome | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
/ɹiːˈhəʊm/

Definitions

  1. To find a new home for (especially a pet).
    transitive
  2. To find a new family for (one or more adopted children) without using official adoption agencies.
    transitive

Examples

“The cat recovered after treatment by a vet and has now been rehomed.”
“Lucy added: "Working in a busy station means that acquiring animals on shift isn't particularly unusual. At the start of lockdown last year, we had to rehome a baby dove.”
“The old footbridge will now be rehomed to Brechin station, on the Caledonian Railway heritage operation in Angus.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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