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regain
What does regain mean?
regain (verb): to get back; to recover possession of.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use regain in a sentence?
- She regained control of herself. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does regain come from?
From Middle French regaigner (French regagner).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of regain?
Words related to regain
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “regain” mean?
circulate or distribute or equip with
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to add contents to so that it is full
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to get back; to recover possession of
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to advise, propose, counsel favorably
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Which word is closest in meaning to “regain”?
recover
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include
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believe
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provide
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