[gain] weight
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to have an increase in one's body mass
- She started to gain weight after adopting a more sedentary lifestyle.
- Athletes often need to gain weight to build muscle mass and improve their performance.
- Weightlifters follow rigorous training and dietary routines to gain weight in muscle mass.
- Pregnancy often leads to women gaining weight as their bodies prepare for childbirth.
- To address his health concerns, he embarked on a dietary plan to gain weight.