regain

Definition

  • verb: to get (something) again
  • synonyms: reobtain, repossess, retrieve
see also: re

Examples

  • The home team attempted/tried to 'regain' possession of the ball.

  • The actor has recently 'regained' some of his former popularity.

  • She fell into a coma and never 'regained' consciousness.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and impaled his crotch on an iron gate. But thanks to recent advances in stem cell research... and the fine work of Doctors Krinski and Altschuler... Clevon should regain full reproductive function. Get your hands off my junk! Unfortunately, Trevor passed away from a heart attack... (..)
    2006 Idiocracy
  • (..) As it is meant to. A spell of concealment... ...lies over this place, which means... ...our Enemy is not yet ready to reveal himself. He has not regained his full strength. Radagast, I need you to carry a message to the Lady Galadriel. Tell her we must force his hand. What do you mean? (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
  • (..) - Mm-hmm. - Mmm... - Mmm... I need rest. I need food so I can regain my strength. Okay, what do you want? Umm... umm... some pancakes. Okay. And bacon. (..)
    2004 The Notebook