Retain Meaning
There are 4 meaning(s) for word Retain
Meaning 1 : secure and keep for possible future use or application
Example : The landlord retained the security deposit
Synonyms : hold, hold back, keep back
Example : The landlord retained the security deposit
Synonyms : hold, hold back, keep back
Meaning 2 : allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
Example : She retains a lawyer,She retained her composure,this garment retains its shape even after many washings
Synonyms : continue, keep, keep on
Example : She retains a lawyer,She retained her composure,this garment retains its shape even after many washings
Synonyms : continue, keep, keep on
Meaning 3 : hold back within
Example : This soil retains water,I retain this drug for a long time,the dam retains the water
Example : This soil retains water,I retain this drug for a long time,the dam retains the water
Meaning 4 : keep in one's mind
Example : I cannot retain so much information
Example : I cannot retain so much information