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regain
(re¦gain)
Pronunciation:
/rɪˈgeɪn/
verb
[
with object
]
obtain possession or use of (something, typically a quality or ability) again after losing it:
he soon regained his composure
reach (a place, position, or thing) again; get back to:
they were unable to regain their boats
Origin:
mid 16th century
: from French
regagner
(see
re-
,
gain
)
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