Associations to the word «Retain»
Noun
- Flexibility
- Guerrero
- Characteristic
- Dignity
- Custody
- Interior
- Monarchy
- Verandah
- Inability
- Charm
- Bishopric
- Liturgy
- Memory
- Tipperary
- Loyalty
- Spelling
- Logo
- Ric
- Monopoly
- Challenger
- Texture
- Refurbishment
- Facade
- Discretion
- Nutrient
- Fief
- Redistribution
- Trademark
- Insisting
- Plumage
- Governorship
- Debtor
- Dialect
- Salary
- Majority
- Hardness
- Vowel
- Jurisdiction
- Workforce
- Numbering
- Chose
- Usefulness
- Cornice
- Reject
- Position
- Professorship
- Pore
- Backlash
- Still
- Oversight
- Predecessor
- Custom
- Affection
- Simplicity
- Nationality
- Consonant
- Aroma
- Grille
- Remnant
- Feud
- Trait
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".
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