regain

/rɪˈɡeɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to recover or regain something or a state of being, especially after a period of loss or decline

“The company will try to regain its market share after the recent decline.”

2. verb

to get or recover something or a person that has been lost, forgotten, or overlooked

“The detective worked hard to regain the memory of the suspect’s alibi.”

3. noun

a recovery or return to a previous state or condition

“The team’s regain in confidence helped them win the game.”

4. noun

the act of getting or recovering something that has been lost

“The regain of her voice brought back her singing career.”

Synonyms

  • reclaim
  • recover
  • retrieve

Antonyms

  • lose
  • misplace