retain (Meaning)
retain (v)
hold back within
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
secure and keep for possible future use or application
keep in one's mind
retain (v. t.)
To continue to hold; to keep in possession; not to lose, part with, or dismiss; to retrain from departure, escape, or the like.
To keep in pay; to employ by a preliminary fee paid; to hire; to engage; as, to retain a counselor.
To restrain; to prevent.
retain (v. i.)
To belong; to pertain.
To keep; to continue; to remain.
Synonyms & Antonyms of retain
retain Sentence Examples
- The company aimed to retain its top talent by offering competitive benefits packages.
- The lawyer advised her client to retain all documents related to the case.
- The instructor encouraged students to retain information by taking notes and reviewing regularly.
- The restaurant proudly retained its five-star rating for another year.
- The athlete successfully retained his championship title after a grueling competition.
- The memory chip was designed to retain data even after power outages.
- The jury was asked to retain all information presented during the trial.
- The contract stipulated that the buyer could retain ownership of the goods upon full payment.
- The company's policy required employees to retain records of all expenses.
- The doctor recommended retaining the patient for further observation.
FAQs About the word retain
hold back within, allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature, secure and keep for possible future use or application, keep in one'
keep, hold, possess, preserve, enjoy, withhold, have, conserve,save, protect
give up, surrender, abandon, contribute, drop, give, relinquish, give, give up, drop
The company aimed to retain its top talent by offering competitive benefits packages.
The lawyer advised her client to retain all documents related to the case.
The instructor encouraged students to retain information by taking notes and reviewing regularly.
The restaurant proudly retained its five-star rating for another year.
