gained
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- IPA /ɡeɪnd/
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Verb
gained verb
- To acquire possession of.“Looks like you've gained a new friend.”
- To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.“The sick man gains daily.”
- To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.“to gain a battle; to gain a case at law”
- To increase.
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attaintake inarrive atadvancegain groundget aheadmake headwaybring inwinearnbenefitmakereachincreaseamplificationrealize
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notorietyhorticulturalpopularityprominencereputationmomentumrecognitiontractionattentionacceptancecapsmerit
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