Synonyms of gained

gained

verb

past tense of gain

1

as in gathered

to gradually increase in

our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gathered
• accumulated
• expanded
• grew (in)
• built up
• accrued
• amassed
• excited
• mounted
• enhanced
• extended
• picked up
• stimulated
• enriched
• enlarged
• doubled (in)
• elevated
• maximized
• tripled (in)
• boosted
• stepped up
• ramped (up)
• jacked (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• decreased (in)
• fell (in)
• lessened
• declined (in)
• dwindled
• diminished (in)
• dipped
• tapered
• abated
• tapered off

2

as in earned

to receive as return for effort

gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earned
• reaped
• garnered
• won
• obtained
• got
• made
• attained
• acquired
• landed
• secured
• realized
• captured
• procured
• achieved
• carried
• brought in
• drew
• came by
• pulled down
• knocked down
• bagged
• accumulated
• accomplished
• scored
• regained
• amassed
• netted
• occupied
• grossed
• recaptured
• reacquired
• notched (up)
• caught
• annexed
• cleared
• took over
• picked up
• racked up
• remade
• reattained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• granted
• paid
• forfeited
• gave
• accorded
• yielded
• surrendered
• gave up
• relinquished
• handed over
• parted (with)

3

as in recovered

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

is steadily gaining after his bout with the flu and will be back on his feet soon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovered
• improved
• healed
• recuperated
• rallied
• recouped
• came back
• snapped back
• convalesced
• pulled round
• came to
• revived
• survived
• came around
• mended
• came round
• recruited
• cheered (up)
• picked up
• perked (up)
• pulled through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapsed
• came down
• failed
• declined
• weakened
• faded
• deteriorated
• worsened
• sank
• degenerated
• wasted (away)
• sickened
• withered
• languished
• ailed
• wilted
• regressed
• relapsed

4

as in increased

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number

the new version of the car gained in both width and length compared to the earlier model

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• rose
• accelerated
• expanded
• swelled
• climbed
• accumulated
• multiplied
• intensified
• waxed
• ballooned
• spread
• proliferated
• escalated
• surged
• mushroomed
• rolled up
• enlarged
• appreciated
• jumped
• boomed
• mounted
• snowballed
• built up
• skyrocketed
• burgeoned
• heightened
• rocketed
• redoubled
• peaked
• inflated
• distended
• puffed (up)
• crested
• bulked
• blew up
• crescendoed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreased
• diminished
• contracted
• lessened
• receded
• dwindled
• waned

5

as in achieved

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieved
• attained
• won
• obtained
• made
• garnered
• scored
• got
• hit
• acquired
• secured
• captured
• logged
• landed
• realized
• procured
• carried
• bagged
• rang up
• racked up
• clocked (up)
• notched (up)
• drew
• chalked up
• excelled
• tied
• equaled
• matched
• approached
• touched
• met
• surpassed
• topped
• amounted (to)
• rivaled
• measured up (to)
• outdid
• beat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• lost
• failed (at)
• fell short (of)

6

as in convinced

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request

the radical party was able to gain some supporters with intense recruitment on college campuses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convinced
• persuaded
• brought
• satisfied
• got
• induced
• moved
• converted
• attracted
• urged
• won (over)
• argued
• prevailed (on or upon)
• brought around
• talked (into)
• coaxed
• prompted
• sold
• seduced
• lured
• enticed
• influenced
• tempted
• exhorted
• cajoled
• swayed
• wheedled
• discussed
• entreated
• allured
• interested
• beguiled
• drew
• led on
• snowed
• blandished
• inclined
• brainwashed
• blarneyed
• conversed
• debated
• disputed
• fast-talked
• overpersuaded
• mooted
• reasoned (with)
• chewed over
• hashed (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraged
• deterred
• dissuaded
• unsold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gained

But the cause of female succession has gained little traction. — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Illinois is where presidents have been born, gained experience to lead the nation — and even forced to resign, thanks in part to efforts by the Tribune. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Annagrace says she's gained resources since being in the program. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Tim Payne Another player who gained global recognition this tournament was New Zealand defender Tim Payne. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Women have gained the bravado and the platforms to speak publicly about men in the way that men have traditionally often spoken about women—with contempt. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

The Magnificent Seven underperformed the Nasdaq-100 in the first half of the year, falling more than 2% while the Nasdaq-100 gained nearly 20%. — Emma Wilson, CNBC, 11 July 2026

The Odd Couple gained further fame with the 1968 film starring Jack Lemmon and Matthau, which earned two Oscar nominations. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026

The country, once split between British and French colonization, gained independence in 1960. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026