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RETAINS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word retains. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word retains. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RETAINS

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1conserves
verbv
2preserves
verb, nounv, n
3holds
verbv
4keeps
verbv
5maintains
verbv
6saves
verb, nounv, n
7keep
verbv
8continue
verbv
9hold
verb, nounv, n
10hold back
verbv
11keep back
verbv
12keep on
verbv

Best Hypernyms For RETAINS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for retains, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
bear carry conserves contain hold keep preserves prolong remember sustain holds keeps saves upholds
Phrases (3)
hold onkeep upthink of

Alternatives for CONSERVES

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