regain
word
/ɹɪˈɡeɪn/
ri-GAYN
/ɹɪɡˈeɪn/
ri-GAYN
Definition
To get something back after losing it, such as health, a feeling, a position, or possession.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in formal or neutral contexts. Common combinations: 'regain control', 'regain strength', 'regain confidence'. Used with both physical and abstract things lost and found again. Not interchangeable with 'recover' in medical or event contexts.
Spanish: recuperar - volver a tenerPortuguese (BR): recuperar - readquirirPortuguese (PT): recuperar - readquirirChinese (Simplified): 重新获得 - 恢复Chinese (Traditional): 重新獲得 - 恢復Hindi: फिर से पाना - वापस प्राप्त करनाArabic: استعادة - استرجاعBengali: পুনরায় অর্জন করা - ফিরে পাওয়াRussian: восстановить - вернутьJapanese: 取り戻すVietnamese: lấy lại - giành lạiKorean: 되찾다 - 회복하다Turkish: yeniden kazanmak - geri almakUrdu: دوبارہ حاصل کرنا - واپس پاناIndonesian: memperoleh kembali - mendapatkan kembali
Example Sentences
We must regain control of the situation.
basic
It took her months to regain her strength after surgery.
natural
If you apologize, you might regain his trust.
natural
After losing the lead, the team struggled to regain it.
natural
He is trying to regain his health after the accident.
basic
She wants to regain her lost confidence.
basic