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   retain

   /rɪˈteɪn/

   verb

   • 1. continue to have (something); keep possession of: "built in 1830, the house retains many of its original features" Similar keepkeep possession ofkeep hold ofhold on tohold fast tokeep backhang on tocling toliterary:cleave tomaintainkeepcontinuepreservereserveconserveperpetuatecherishOpposite give uploseabolishdiscontinuealter
   • ▪ not abolish or alter; maintain: "the rights of defendants must be retained" Similar maintainkeepcontinuepreservereserveconserveperpetuatecherishOpposite abolishdiscontinuealter
   • ▪ keep in one's memory: "I retained a few French words and phrases" Similar remembermemorizekeep in one's mindkeep in one's memorylearnlearn by heartget by heartcommit to memoryget down patlearn by roteimpress on the memorybecome word-perfect inrecallcall to mindrecollectthink ofsucceed in rememberingget off patarchaic:conOpposite forget
   • 2. absorb and continue to hold (a substance): "limestone is known to retain water"
   • 3. keep (something) in place; hold fixed: "the successful design of a cartridge belt requires that the cartridges in it be properly located and retained in that position"
   • 4. keep (someone) engaged in one's service: "he has been retained as a freelance" Similar employcommissioncontractpaykeep on the payrollhave in employmenthireengageappointrecruitput on the payrollsecure the services ofsign onsign uptake ontake into one's employOpposite dismiss
   • ▪ secure the services of (a barrister) with a preliminary payment: "retain a barrister to handle the client's business"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Anglo-Norman French from Old French retenir, from Latin retinere, from re- ‘back’ + tenere ‘hold’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. retainability noun
   • 2. retainable adjective
   • 3. retainment noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRETAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RETAIN definition: 1. to keep or continue to have something: 2. If a substance retains something, such as heat or…. Learn more.

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   Retain means to hold on to or keep. People who can retain a lot of information are often mistaken for geniuses, but really they just have very good memories. To retain is to keep or maintain, whether in mind, possession or a certain condition.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › retainRetain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : to keep in possession or use. b. : to keep in one's pay or service. specifically : to employ by paying a retainer. c. : to keep in mind or memory : remember. 2. : to hold secure or intact. Synonyms. hold. keep. reserve. withhold. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Choose the Right Synonym for retain.

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   (of a person) to be able to remember (information, facts, etc) without difficulty. to hold in position. to keep for one's future use, as by paying a retainer or nominal charge. to retain one's rooms for the holidays. law to engage the services of (a barrister) by payment of a preliminary fee.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRETAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. to keep in one's possession 2. to be able to hold or contain 3. (of a person) to be able to remember.... Click for more definitions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › retainRETAIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to keep or continue to have something: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company. He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance. She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race. I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › retainRetain - definition of retain by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To keep possession of; continue to have: The family sold the house but retained the land. See Synonyms at keep. b. To keep in a particular place or condition: a library that retains the author's papers; plants that retain a lot of water. c. To continue to have as a feature or aspect: retains his good humor after all the setbacks. 2.