What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reacquire
Example
After losing his job, he had to reacquire his old skills to find new employment. [reacquire: verb]
Example
The company was able to reacquire the rights to their trademark after a lengthy legal battle. [reacquire: verb]
regain
Example
She was able to regain her strength after a long illness. [regain: verb]
Example
The team was able to regain their lead in the second half of the game. [regain: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Regain is more commonly used than reacquire in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between reacquire and regain?
Reacquire is more formal than regain and is typically used in more technical or legal contexts.
