Definition of Retain

Verb

  • keep in one's mind
    "I cannot retain so much information"
  • secure and keep for possible future use or application
    "The landlord retained the security deposit"
    "I reserve the right to disagree"
    - keep back - hold back
  • 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"
    - keep on
  • hold back within
    "This soil retains water"
    "I retain this drug for a long time"
    "the dam retains the water"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Retain

  • Scrabble® score of the retain (6)
  • Word Chums® score of the retain (7)
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Unscramble retain

114 unscramble word found using the letters retain.

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