Associations to the word «Retain»
Noun
- Rematch
- Orton
- Vestige
- Freshness
- Autonomy
- Moisture
- Ownership
- Individuality
- Semblance
- Integrity
- Copyright
- Undertaker
- Vitality
- Sanity
- Sovereignty
- Flavour
- Branding
- Flair
- Retention
- Composure
- Compatibility
- Potency
- Status
- Styles
- Moniker
- Title
- Jericho
- Kilkenny
- Possession
- Styling
- Veto
- Pronunciation
- Flavor
- Identity
- Raw
- Affiliation
- Privilege
- Jarrett
- Favourite
- Citizenship
- Vigor
- Designation
- Supremacy
- Fondness
- Amnesia
- Leinster
- Rollins
- Original
- Fireplace
- Ability
- Exterior
- Allegiance
- Portfolio
- Layout
- Tag
- Recruit
- Trophy
- Furnishing
- Deco
- Wexford
- Chancel
- Seat
- Adulthood
- Mutant
- Vigour
- Independence
- Cohesion
Adjective
Wiktionary
RETAIN, verb. (transitive) To keep in possession or use.
RETAIN, verb. (transitive) To keep in one's pay or service.
RETAIN, verb. (transitive) To employ by paying a retainer.
RETAIN, verb. (transitive) To hold secure.
RETAIN, verb. (obsolete) To restrain; to prevent.
RETAIN, verb. (obsolete) To belong; to pertain.
Dictionary definition
RETAIN, verb. Hold back within; "This soil retains water"; "I retain this drug for a long time"; "the dam retains the water".
RETAIN, verb. Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; "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".
RETAIN, verb. Secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree".
RETAIN, verb. Keep in one's mind; "I cannot retain so much information".
Wise words
A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there
is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to
take away.