Definition

1. Verb:
   • To gain or regain energy, strength, or vitality: The phrase "gain vigor" means to become more energetic, lively, or strong, often after a period of fatigue, illness, or inactivity. It describes the process of recovering one's physical or mental vitality.

Usage

• The verb "gain vigor" is used to describe the action of becoming more energetic. It is often used in contexts related to health, recovery, or a resurgence of activity.
• It is typically used in a positive sense to indicate improvement.

Examples

• Verb:
  • After a week of rest, she began to gain vigor and return to her normal routine.
  • The patient started to gain vigor once the new treatment began.
  • The team seemed to gain vigor after scoring their first goal.

Advanced Usage

• "to gain in vigor": This is a slightly more formal variant with the same meaning, emphasizing the process of acquiring vitality.
  • As spring arrived, the entire garden seemed to gain in vigor.

Variants and Related Words

• Vigor (n): Physical strength, good health, or energetic activity.
  • He tackled the project with great vigor.
• Invigorate (v): To give strength or energy to someone or something.
  • The cold morning air invigorated the hikers.
• Vigorous (adj): Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
  • She maintains a vigorous exercise routine.

Synonyms

• Recuperate: To recover from illness or exertion.
• Revive: To regain life, consciousness, or strength.
• Perk up: To become more cheerful or lively.

Related Phrases

• Gain strength: To become physically stronger.
  • Physical therapy helped him gain strength in his legs.
• Regain one's strength: To recover one's former level of energy or power.
  • It took months for her to regain her strength after the surgery.

Related Idioms

• Get a second wind: To have a renewed burst of energy after feeling tired.
  • After a short break, the marathon runner got a second wind and finished strong.
• Feel like a new person: To feel much better, healthier, or more energetic than before.
  • After a good night's sleep, I felt like a new person.

Verb

1. gain or regain energy
   • I picked up after a nap