Antonyms for regain

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ree-geyn

Phonetic Transcription : riˈgeɪn

Definition of regain

Origin : 1540s, from Middle French regaigner (Modern French regagner), from re- "again" (see re-) + gaginer, from Old French gaaignier (see gain (v.)). Related: Regained; regaining.

verb get back, get back to

Example sentences :

He had suffered himself to regain something of his old cheerfulness of manner.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

The Duke wanted a capable candidate to help him regain his ascendency.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

But at present I cannot regain my old self, I can only obey my impulses.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

She now suffered him to regain courage, by winning back some of his own money.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

The half-minute or so of talk had enabled him to regain his breath.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

He remained silent for a few moments, that she might regain her composure.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

The anger of the Bishop of Montreal was necessary to enable me to regain my good humour.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

However, they had to regain their seats in all haste so as to witness the fifth act.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

If you wish to regain your own liberty, you will have to see that they have theirs.
Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold

With the odds against him, Tom started in to regain the lost ground.
Extract from : « Tom Swift and his Electric Runabout » by Victor Appleton

Synonyms for regain

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