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retain

verb

/rɪˈteɪn/

Meaning

to keep possession of something

The company decided to retain its experienced employees.

retain control

keep, hold, preserve, maintain, reserve

lose, release, discard

retain control, retain talent, retain information, retain customers

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

to look carefully for something

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.

to speak to a deity, especially for help or thanks