REGAIN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REGAIN?

Need another word that means the same as “regain”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “regain” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Regain” are: find, recover, retrieve, get back, win back, recoup, reclaim, repossess, have something returned, be reunited with, rescue, salvage, return to, get back to, find one's way back to, reach again, reattain, rejoin

Regain as a Verb

Definitions of "Regain" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “regain” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Obtain possession or use of (something, typically a quality or ability) again after losing it.
• Reach (a place, position, or thing) again; get back to.
• Get or find back; recover the use of.
• Come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost.

Synonyms of "Regain" as a verb (18 Words)

be reunited with	Be identical or equivalent to.
find	Come upon after searching find the location of something that was missed or lost. I cannot find my gloves.
find one's way back to	Establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study.
get back	Apprehend and reproduce accurately.
get back to	Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase.
have something returned	Undergo (as of injuries and illnesses.
reach again	Move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense.
reattain	Attain (an objective or position) again. A point is reached where stability is reattained.
reclaim	Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one. The people reclaimed the marshes.
recoup	Regain or make up for. He s just resting recouping from the trial.
recover	Get or find back recover the use of. Many companies recovered their costs within six months.
rejoin	Join again. The soldiers were returning from leave to rejoin their unit.
repossess	Claim back. 565 homes were repossessed for non payment of mortgages.
rescue	Take forcibly from legal custody. Firemen rescued a man trapped in the river.
retrieve	Go for and bring back. The police hope to encourage him to retrieve forgotten memories.
return to	Return to a previous position in mathematics.
salvage	Save from ruin, destruction, or harm. It was the only crumb of comfort he could salvage from the ordeal.
win back	Attain success or reach a desired goal.

Usage Examples of "Regain" as a verb

• He soon regained his composure.
• They were unable to regain their boats.
• She regained control of herself.

Associations of "Regain" (30 Words)

acquire	Win something through one’s efforts. You must acquire the rudiments of Greek.
acquirement	The action of acquiring something. The acquirement of self control.
acquisition	The cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge. The company intends to grow within itself rather than by acquisition.
again	Another time; once more. She tried again.
attainable	Able to be attained; achievable. An attainable target.
come	Come from be connected by a relationship of blood for example. He had come to realize she was no puppet.
convalesce	Get over an illness or shock. He spent eight months convalescing after the stroke.
convalescence	Time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment; recuperation. I had a long convalescence ahead.
get	Take vengeance on or get even. Her childish behavior really get to me.
have	Have put someone at a disadvantage in an argument. An increasing gap between the haves and have nots.
incur	Become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behaviour or actions. People who smoke incur a great danger to their health.
obtain	Be valid, applicable, or true. How did you obtain the visa.
own	Have something as one s own possess. She owned to a feeling of profound jealousy.
possession	A territory that is controlled by a ruling state. Fear took possession of my soul.
procure	Obtain (something), especially with care or effort. He persuaded a friend to procure him a ticket.
procurement	The action of obtaining or procuring something. He was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies.
recoup	Reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss. Oil companies are keen to recoup their investment.
recover	Get or find back recover the use of. We expect the stocks to recover to 2 90.
recovery	(in rowing, cycling, or swimming) the action of returning the paddle, leg, or arm to its initial position ready to make a new stroke. The brace is used as a recovery stroke to avoid capsize.
recuperate	Regain or make up for. Recuperate one s losses.
reinstate	Restore to the previous state or rank. The union threatened strike action if Owen was not reinstated.
rejuvenate	Become young again. The old man rejuvenated when he became a grandfather.
reproduce	Make a copy or equivalent of. Bacteria normally divide and reproduce themselves every twenty minutes.
resilience	The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. Nylon is excellent in wearability abrasion resistance and resilience.
restore	Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken. Restore law and order.
retrieval	The operation of accessing information from the computer’s memory. Storage and retrieval systems.
retrieve	Recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection. The police hope to encourage him to retrieve forgotten memories.
revitalize	Restore strength. A package of spending cuts to revitalize the economy.
revive	Restore interest in or the popularity of. The paper made panicky attempts to revive falling sales.
wangle	Achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods. I wangled an invitation to her party.