Definition of regain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
recoverget back something lost or taken
- She managed to regain her confidence.
Noun
1.
general recoverythe act of getting something back
- The regain of confidence was crucial.
2.
textilesTECH. the increase in width of woven clothTECH.
- The regain affected the final fabric width.
Expressions with regain
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become calm again after being upset
After the argument, she took a deep breath to regain her composure.
recover balance after stumbling or falling
She stumbled but quickly regained her footing on the rocky path.
recover one's ability to think clearly
He finally regained his senses after the shocking news.
recover control or advantage in a situation
After a tough match, she regained the upper hand.
become steady again after being unsteady or about to fall
He stumbled but managed to regain his balance quickly.
restore one's health or vitality
He needed time to regain his strength after the illness.
become awake and aware again after being unconscious
He started to regain consciousness after the accident.
make progress after a setback
She is determined to regain ground after the injury.
become calm and confident again after being upset
After tripping, she quickly regained her poise and continued speaking.
become physically steady again after nearly falling or staggering
He stumbled on the stairs but managed to regain balance quickly.
Origin of regain
Old French, regaignier (to gain again)
Terms with regain included in their meaning
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rest period
short rest to regain strength or breath
recover
regain consciousness
medical
regain consciousness
recover
regain consciousness
emotion
regain courage or confidence after feeling afraid
medical
regain health or good spirits after illness
revive
cause someone to regain consciousness
renewed energy
regain energy or strength after feeling tired
energy
regain energy after fatigue
medical
regain consciousness after fainting
figurative
regain strength or success after nearly failing or disappearing
medical
regain consciousness after fainting or being unconscious
strategy
make a strategic move to regain advantage
balance
regain balance after stumbling
finance
regain financial stability
progress recovery
regain position or progress after falling behind
medical
gain or regain energy
emotion
regain self-control or composure
emotional
regain composure after being upset or disorganized
rest and recover
rest to regain energy or strength
self-care
rest to regain energy and vitality
movement
regain physical stability after being unsteady or about to fall
regain energy
get back energy or power after being weak or tired
recovery
regain possession of something lost
Examples of regain in a sentence
The team is trying to regain their lead in the game. The regain of lost territory was celebrated. His regain of health surprised everyone. The regain was crucial for the fabric's elasticity. Engineers calculated the regain to ensure proper fit.
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- French:retrouver, regain, ...
- German:wiedergewinnen, Wiedererlangen, ...
- Italian:recuperare, recupero, ...
- Spanish:recuperar, recuperación, ...
- Portuguese:recuperar, recuperação, ...
- Chinese:恢复, 织物增宽, ...
- Japanese:取り戻す, 回復, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَعَادَ, اسْتِعَادَةٌ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַשִּׂיג מֵחָדָשׁ, הַשָּׂגָה מְחֻדֶּשֶׁת, ...
- Russian:вернуть, восстановление, ...
- Ukrainian:відновлювати, відновлення, ...
- Hindi:वापस पाना, पुनः प्राप्ति, ...
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