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    RETAIN Synonyms

    There are 6 synonyms of the word retain. (exact relations)
    There are 16 hypernyms of the word retain. (close relations)
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    Definition of RETAINAntonyms of RETAIN
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    retainsretainedretentionretainingretainable

    Best Alternative Words for RETAIN

    RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
    1keep
    		verbv
    2continue
    		verbv
    3hold
    		verb, nounv, n
    4hold back
    		verbv
    5keep back
    		verbv
    6keep on
    		verbv

    Best Hypernyms For RETAIN

    Here is a list of related hypernyms for retain, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
    Words (13)
    hold keep bear carry contain continue maintain own possess preserve prolong remember sustain
    Phrases (3)
    hold onkeep upthink of

    Alternatives for KEEP

    Words (27)
    maintainpreserveholdprotectsaveconserveguardhaveownpossessstockpilestoreupholdwatchdonjonobservecontinuecelebratedungeonlivelihoodlivingpreventproceedrestrainsupportsustainsustenance
    Phrases (11)
    care forbread and buttergo alonggo onhold backhold onhold openkeep backkeep onkeep openstay fresh
    All synonyms for keep
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