Meaning & use
regain
To get back something that was previously lost, such as strength, control, or a title.
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It took months of therapy for him to regain full use of his leg.
The team regained the lead in the final minutes of the game.
A note on using this word
Regain emphasizes returning to a former state or possession, often after some effort or struggle.
Words with a similar meaning
recoverreclaim
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