DICTOMETER

RETAIN

1. Synonyms:
   • Retain
   Definitions:
   • hold back within
   Examples:
   • This soil retains water
   • I retain this drug for a long time
   • The dam retains the water
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Retain
   • Continue
   • Keep
   • Keep on
   Definitions:
   • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
   Examples:
   • 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
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Retain
   • Hold
   • Keep back
   • Hold back
   Definitions:
   • secure and keep for possible future use or application
   Examples:
   • The landlord retained the security deposit
   • I reserve the right to disagree
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Retain
   Definitions:
   • keep in one's mind
   Examples:
   • I cannot retain so much information