verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To find a new home for (especially a pet). transitive

   "The cat recovered after treatment by a vet and has now been rehomed."

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

Example

More examples

"The cat recovered after treatment by a vet and has now been rehomed."

Etymology

From re- + home.

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