Words Like RETAIN
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to RETAIN.
    
    
    
        
            16 Alternative Words Similar to retain
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        10 examples of retain
           
        
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        to retain a counselor
    
    2
    
        I retain this drug for a long time
    
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        the dam retains the water
    
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        I reserve the right to disagree
    
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        this garment retains its shape even after many washings
    
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        She retains a lawyer
    
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        She retained her composure
    
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        We kept the work going as long as we could
    
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        Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
    
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        The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of retain
           
        
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        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.
    
    
    
 
    5
    
        To keep; to continue; to remain.
    
    
    
 
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        secure and keep for possible future use or application
    
    
    
 
    9
    
        allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
    
    
    
 
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        To maintain possession of. See Synonyms at keep.