Words Like RETAIN

We have put together a list of words that are similar to RETAIN.

16 Alternative Words Similar to retain

1 Continue Verb      Synonym Words Like Continue
2 Keep Verb      Synonym Words Like Keep
3 Hold Verb      Synonym Words Like Hold
4 Bear Verb      Synonym Words Like Bear
5 Carry Verb      Synonym Words Like Carry
6 Contain Verb      Synonym Words Like Contain
7 Remember Verb      Synonym Words Like Remember
8 Sustain Verb      Synonym Words Like Sustain
9 Retaining Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Retaining
10 Hire Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Hire
11 Engage Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Engage
12 Restrain Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Restrain
13 Prevent Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Prevent
14 Belong Verb-intransitive      Synonym Words Like Belong
15 Pertain Verb-intransitive      Synonym Words Like Pertain
16 Remain Verb-intransitive      Synonym Words Like Remain

10 examples of retain

1 to retain a counselor
2 I retain this drug for a long time
3 the dam retains the water
4 I reserve the right to disagree
5 this garment retains its shape even after many washings
6 She retains a lawyer
7 She retained her composure
8 We kept the work going as long as we could
9 Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
10 The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff

10 definitions of retain

1 To continue to hold; to keep in possession; not to lose, part with, or dismiss; to restrain from departure, escape, or the like.
2 To keep in pay; to employ by a preliminary fee paid; to hire; to engage.
3 To restrain; to prevent.
4 To belong; to pertain.
5 To keep; to continue; to remain.
6 keep in one's mind
7 hold back within
8 secure and keep for possible future use or application
9 allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
10 To maintain possession of. See Synonyms at keep.
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