regain

/ɹɪɡˈe‍ɪn/

/ɹɪˈɡeɪn/

to regain

MAIN VERB

type genus of the Dactylopiidae

to get something back, particularly a quality or ability, after losing it

synonyms : find

come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost

synonyms : find

antonyms : lose

Examples

1. Fast food chains removed pink slime from their menus to regain trust.

2. He regained his feet and continued on but was hit again, this time in the leg.

3. After a week of bed rest, John was finally up and around, slowly regaining his strength and mobility.

4. Emily used to be sick and was skin and bone, but she has regained her health and is now looking much healthier.