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Opposite of to lose energy and become weak and feeble
To make physically stronger or tougher
“Similar to thermal aging, dynamic strain hardening will strengthen the material at the expense of the material's ductility but at a quicker rate.”
To store or set aside for future use
“Heed my advice. Do as I say. Save a little money for a rainy day.”
To acquire or secure as a result of a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavor
“The player with the highest score will win the trophy.”
To increase in strength
“The winds are expected to pick up during the day.”
To fetch (an amount of money) as income or profit
“The magazine was predicting that the movie would bring $70 to $80 million in box office receipts.”
To be in flower, or to produce flowers
“I've had a subject on my mind since early in the spring, when trees began to blossom and birds began to sing.”
To benefit from
“Many shrewd individuals may actually gain from this natural disaster.”
To have an exciting or fulfilling life
“I have the energy of a 30-year-old and I want to get out there and live!”
To become bigger in size
To become mature, old or ripe
“After distillation, whiskeys develop in their cask to acquire their chemical makeup and taste.”
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