
Gain
Progressive Effort
Gain implies progress through personal effort or strategy over time, not instant results.

She hopes to gain fluency by practicing English daily.
Positive Connotation
Using 'gain' suggests a positive outcome from the increase, unlike neutral terms like 'get'.

Learning new words, he gained confidence in his language skills.
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