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retain

/rɪ'teɪn/

Synonyms of retain Antonyms of retain Examples of retain Usage of retain Parts of retain Definition that contains retain Words sounding like retain Explanation of retain

verb
secure and keep for possible future use or application
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"The landlord retained the security deposit"

Similar:

hold hold back keep back

type of:
hold on keep
verb
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
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"She retains a lawyer" "She retained her composure" "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"

Similar:

continue keep keep on

type of:
keep up sustain prolong
verb
hold back within
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"This soil retains water" "I retain this drug for a long time" "the dam retains the water"

type of:
bear hold contain carry
verb
keep in one's mind
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"I cannot retain so much information"

type of:
think of remember

Examples of retain

"The landlord retained the security deposit"
"She retains a lawyer"
"She retained her composure"
"this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
"This soil retains water"
"I retain this drug for a long time"
"the dam retains the water"
"I cannot retain so much information"