regain

verb
UK: /rɪˈɡeɪn/
US: /riˈɡeɪn/

  1. To get something back that you lost or had taken away.

    1. I want to regain my key that was stolen.
    2. The team fought hard to regain the lead in the final quarter of the game.

  2. To return to a normal condition after a period of difficulty or weakness.

    1. I hope to regain my health soon.
    2. After a week of illness, she is slowly starting to regain her strength and energy.

Synonyms

recoup retrieve restore reacquire recover
regain noun

  1. The act or process of getting something back, especially something lost or taken away.

    1. The regain of control was important.
    2. The company's primary goal is the regain of market share after the recent economic downturn.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regain" in English means: To get something back that you lost or had taken away., To return to a normal condition after a period of difficulty or weakness..

The phonetic transcription of "regain" is /rɪˈɡeɪn/ in British English and /riˈɡeɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regain": recoup, retrieve, restore, reacquire, recover.

Example usage of "regain": "I want to regain my key that was stolen.". More examples on the page.