Word Information
Retain
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
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Definitions for Retain
verb
hold back within
Examples
- This soil retains water
- I retain this drug for a long time
- the dam retains the water
verb
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
Synonyms
Examples
- We cannot continue several servants any longer
- She retains a lawyer
- The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
- Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
- We kept the work going as long as we could
- She retained her composure
- this garment retains its shape even after many washings
verb
secure and keep for possible future use or application
Synonyms
Examples
- The landlord retained the security deposit
- I reserve the right to disagree
verb
keep in one's mind
Examples
- I cannot retain so much information
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