Definition of retain | What does retain mean?
What are the verbs of the word RETAIN?
Here is a list of definitions for retain.
- hold back within; "This soil retains water"; "I retain this drug for a long time"; "the dam retains the water"
- 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"
- secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
- keep in one's mind; "I cannot retain so much information"
What are the synonyms of the word RETAIN?
What is another word for RETAIN?. Here is a list of synonyms for RETAIN
Words beginning with RETAIN?
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What words can be made with RETAIN?
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In which dictionaries does the word retain exist?
English International (SOWPODS) - Yes
English USA (TWL 98) - Yes
English USA (TWL 06) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2012) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2007) - Yes
Words with Friends (WWF) - Yes
Enable1 (ENABLE1) - Yes
Letterpress (LETTERPRESS) - Yes