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

Mr. Pacino had to redo the scene multiple times “until he regained the appropriate vivacity. A technician was then asked to remind him of his character’s age in each scene.”

From The Wall Street Journal

After Gary Woodland underwent surgery to remove a brain lesion in 2023, he struggled to regain the level that once made him a major champion.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a Facebook post, mountain rescue said the climbing leader was uninjured after the fall and managed to regain the belay device which helps to keep the climbers safe.

From BBC

The bank's comments came as it reported a jump in house prices for March, up by 0.9%, saying the market "had regained momentum" during the month.

From BBC

By making her tóshchíín, he hoped she might be tempted to eat and regain her strength.

From Literature

Related Words

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