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verb
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: collect one's wits, gather one's thoughts, gather one's wits
Antonyms: none provided
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Across languages
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