gain

"The number of students in the class multiplied after the school announced free tutoring. "

"The new bus route is conveniently located near my school, so I don't have to walk as far. "

"He is an unusual individual."

"His accomplishments, morals, loyalty, and stature make him a respectable person."

"The competition for this job is strong."

"The consistent of the student's grades showed a steady improvement throughout the year. "

"The teacher tried to conciliate the angry students by explaining the new rules more clearly. "

"The acquisition of sports equipment can be fun in itself."

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

"The teacher had high expectations for her students' test scores. "

"The library has possession of the rare book, even though it doesn't own it. "