Retain (Verb)
Meaning 1
Hold back within; "This soil retains water"; "I retain this drug for a long time"; "the dam retains the water".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 4
Keep in one's mind; "I cannot retain so much information".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.