retain

Words with a similar base: retain

'retain'

[retain.v.01] as in: hold back within

Examples:
This soil retains water
I retain this drug for a long time
the dam retains the water

'retain'

[retain.v.02] as in: allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

Examples:
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

'retain'

[retain.v.03] as in: secure and keep for possible future use or application

Examples:
The landlord retained the security deposit
I reserve the right to disagree

'retain'

[retain.v.04] as in: keep in one's mind

Examples:
I cannot retain so much information

Origins

					retain (English)
└── retenir (French)

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