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English to English verb
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hold back within |  | Example: This soil retains water
I retain this drug for a long time
the dam retains the water
source: wordnet30
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allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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secure and keep for possible future use or application | | Example: The landlord retained the security deposit
I reserve the right to disagree
source: wordnet30
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keep in one's mind | | Example: I cannot retain so much information
source: wordnet30
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To continue to hold; to keep in possession; not to lose, part with, or dismiss; to retrain from departure, escape, or the like. | | source: webster1913
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To belong; to pertain. | | source: webster1913
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