Rehome
/ɹiːˈhəʊm/ verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 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 To find a new family for (one or more adopted children) without using official adoption agencies. transitive
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More examples"The cat recovered after treatment by a vet and has now been rehomed."
Etymology
From re- + home.