noun / verb

rally

A return to a stronger or better state after a decline.

The team rallies in the final quarter after a slow start.

Etymology

The source verb means to gather again. Recovery is pictured as regrouping scattered strength and renewing an effort after a setback.

More examples

  • Stocks stage a rally after a week of losses.
  • She rallied after several days of severe illness.
  • Despite a brief rally, sales remain below last year's levels.

Forms

rally · rallies · rallied · rallying

Similar words

rebound
Emphasizes bouncing back, often quickly, after a drop or setback.
recover
More broadly means regaining health, strength, or a previous condition.
comeback
Often suggests renewed success after a longer period of failure.