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- Dictionaryretain/rɪˈteɪn/
verb
- 1. continue to have (something); keep possession of: "built in 1830, the house retains many of its original features" Similar Opposite
- 2. absorb and continue to hold (a substance): "limestone is known to retain water"
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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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
verb. /rɪˈteɪn/ (rather formal) Verb Forms. retain something to keep something; to continue to have something synonym preserve. to retain your independence. He struggled to retain control of the situation. The house retains much of its original charm. She retained her tennis title for the third year. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
verb. /rɪˈteɪn/ (rather formal) Verb Forms. retain something to keep something; to continue to have something synonym preserve to retain your independence He struggled to retain control of the situation. The house retains much of its original charm. She retained her tennis title for the third year. Want to learn more?
to continue to use, practice, etc.: to retain an old custom. to continue to hold or have: to retain a prisoner in custody; a cloth that retains its color. to keep in mind; remember .
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.
