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retain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

retain
verb
/rɪ'teɪn/
secure and keep for possible future use or application
Type Words
Synonyms hold, hold back, keep back
Type of hold on, keep
Has types hold down
Derivation retention


The landlord retained the security deposit.

retain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

retain
verb
/rɪ'teɪn/
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
Type Words
Synonyms continue, keep, keep on
Type of keep up, sustain, prolong
Verb group persist in, continue


She retains a lawyer.
She retained her composure.
this garment retains its shape even after many washings.

retain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

retain
verb
/rɪ'teɪn/
hold back within
Type Words
Type of bear, hold, contain, carry
Derivation retentive


This soil retains water.
I retain this drug for a long time.
the dam retains the water.

retain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

retain
verb
/rɪ'teɪn/
keep in one's mind
Type Words
Type of think of, remember
Derivation retention, retentive


I cannot retain so much information.
LeafTensor is a decentralized system.