retain

verb
UK: /rɪˈteɪn/
US: /rɪˈteɪn/

  1. To keep or continue to have something.

    1. This pot can retain heat for hours because of the materials used.
    2. The company strives to retain its best employees by offering competitive salaries and benefits.

  2. To remember information.

    1. I can't retain so much information with a short time.
    2. She struggles to retain complex formulas, even after repeated study sessions.

  3. To employ a lawyer or other professional.

    1. We should retain a lawyer immediately for this case.
    2. The company decided to retain an external consultant to provide unbiased advice.

Synonyms

preserve remember employ maintain keep
retain noun

  1. Act of keeping or possessing something

    1. The retain of old traditions is important for cultures.
    2. Efforts toward the retain of local languages are essential for preserving cultural heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "retain" in English means: To keep or continue to have something., To remember information., To employ a lawyer or other professional..

The phonetic transcription of "retain" is /rɪˈteɪn/ in British English and /rɪˈteɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "retain": preserve, remember, employ, maintain, keep.

Example usage of "retain": "This pot can retain heat for hours because of the materials used.". More examples on the page.