How to Spell retain
retain
//ɹɪˈteɪn//
retain - verb
- To keep in possession or use.
- To keep in one's pay or service.
- To employ by paying a retainer.
- To hold secure.
Source: Free Dictionary
Usage examples
Retain means to keep or hold onto something. Example: 'I retained my old homework folder to study for the test.'
retain - thesaurus
Synonyms: keep
Common misspellings
retane, retian, retane
Word family
retains, retained, retaining, retention
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