Regain Definition
rē-gān
regained, regaining, regains
verb
regained, regaining, regains
To get back into one's possession; recover.
Webster's New World
To occupy again.
Regained his seat at the table.
American Heritage
To succeed in reaching again; get back to.
Webster's New World
To have the use of (a faculty, ability, or desirable condition) restored; be restored to (a normal or desirable condition).
Regained his balance; regained her confidence; regained their privacy.
American Heritage
To add back (body weight that has been lost).
American Heritage
Origin of Regain
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From re- +"Ž gain.
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