regain

American  

[ree-geyn] / riˈgeɪn /

verb (used with object)

1. to get again; recover.

   to regain one's health.

2. to succeed in reaching again; get back to.

   to regain the shore.

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noun

1. (in a moisture-free fabric) the percentage of the weight that represents the amount of moisture the material is expected to absorb under normal conditions.

regain British  

verb

1. to take or get back; recover

2. to reach again

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noun

1. the process of getting something back, esp lost weight

   this regain was inevitable

Other Word Forms

• half-regained adjective
• regainable adjective
• regainer noun
• unregainable adjective
• unregained adjective

Etymology

Origin of regain

First recorded in 1540–50; re- + gain ¹

Example Sentences

The company is seeking to reverse the DMV’s order and regain the right to use the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving capability.”

From Los Angeles Times

When consumers revolted against excessive costs and volumes dipped, companies like PepsiCo and General Mills pivoted to aggressive promotions to regain market share.

From The Wall Street Journal

Once the market regained its footing, the firm’s growth and value strategies benefited from earnings growth and broadening out from technology, Rocco says.

From Barron's

But regaining self-control, he made it clear that he wasn’t a puffin who compromised on discipline.

From Literature

It began to intensify in Kordofan, a strategic area rich in gold and oil, once the SAF regained control of Khartoum last year.

From BBC

Related Words

• achieve
• attain
• gain
• reach
• recapture
• reclaim
• recoup
• recover
• retake
• return to
• take back
• win back