Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Retain.
How to pronounce retain:
US
Retain - as a verb
Hold back within
Example: "This soil retains water"
Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
Example: "We cannot continue several servants any longer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continue10keep10keep onSecure and keep for possible future use or application
Example: "The landlord retained the security deposit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold8hold backkeep backKeep in one's mind
Example: "I cannot retain so much information"
Example Sentences
"I want to retain my current job."
"She was able to retain her title as the champion."
"We need to retain as many customers as possible."
"He tried hard to retain his composure."
"The company has decided to retain its current pricing strategy."
Word Game Points
Is RETAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is RETAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is RETAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
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