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retain

verb
/rɪˈteɪn/

Meaning

to keep possession of something

Example Sentences

The company decided to retain its experienced employees.

Example Expressions

retain control

Synonyms

keep, hold, preserve, maintain, reserve

Antonyms

lose, release, discard

Collocations

retain control, retain talent, retain information, retain customers

Related Vocabularies

to have enough money or resources to buy or do something
to establish or create something; to discover
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience
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