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View usage for: (rɪteɪn) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense retains, present participle retaining, past tense, past participle retained1. verbTo retain something means to continue to have that thing. [formal] The interior of the shop still retains a nineteenth-century atmosphere. [VERB noun] He retains a deep respect for the profession. [VERB noun] Other countries retained their traditional and habitual ways of doing things. [VERB noun] If left covered in a warm place, this rice will retain its heat for a good hour. [VERB noun] Synonyms: maintain, keep, reserve, preserve More Synonyms of retain 2. verbIf you retain a lawyer, you pay him or her a fee to make sure that he or she will represent you when your case comes before the court. [law] He decided to retain him for the trial. [VERB noun] More Synonyms of retain retain in British English (rɪˈteɪn) verb (transitive)1. to keep in one's possession 2. to be able to hold or contain soil that retains water 3. (of a person) to be able to remember (information, facts, etc) without difficulty 5. to keep for one's future use, as by paying a retainer or nominal charge to retain one's rooms for the holidays 6. law to engage the services of (a barrister) by payment of a preliminary fee 7. (in selling races) to buy back a winner that one owns when it is auctioned after the race 8. (of a racehorse trainer) to pay an advance fee to (a jockey) so as to have prior or exclusive claims upon his or her services throughout the season Derived forms retainable (reˈtainable) adjective retainment (reˈtainment) noun Word origin C14: from Old French retenir, from Latin retinēre to hold back, from re- + tenēre to hold retain in American English (rɪˈteɪn) verb transitive1. to hold or keep in possession 2. to keep in a fixed state or condition 3. to continue to have or hold in to retain heat 4. to continue to practice, use, etc. 6. to hire, or arrange in advance for the services of, by paying a retainer Derived forms retainable (reˈtainable) adjective retainment (reˈtainment) noun Word origin ME reteynen < OFr retenir < LL * retenere, for L retinere < re-, back + tenere, to hold: see thin (rɪteɪn) Word forms: (present) retains, (past) retained, (perfect) retained, (progressive) retaining verb( Insurance: General) If an insurer retains a risk, it keeps it rather than reinsuring. A starting insurance company has a low capacity to retain risks, and is thus forced to reinsure a large part of its business. The primary insurer retained most of the accepted risks for its own account. If an insurer retains a risk, it keeps it rather than reinsuring. retention Examples of 'retain' in a sentenceretain British English: retain VERB To retain something means to continue to have that thing. The interior of the shop still retains a nineteenth-century atmosphere. - American English: retain
- Brazilian Portuguese: reter
- Chinese: 保留
- European Spanish: conservar
- French: garder
- German: behalten
- Italian: conservare
- Japanese: 保つ
- Korean: 유지하다
- European Portuguese: reter
- Latin American Spanish: conservar
Chinese translation of 'retain' vt - [independence, humour, heat]
保持 (bǎochí) - [ticket, souvenir]
保留 (bǎoliú)
Definition to keep in one's possession He retains a deep respect for the profession. Synonyms keep up nurture continue to have hang or hold onto Definition to keep in one's possession They want to retain a strip 33ft wide on the eastern shore. Synonyms keep keep possession of hang or hold onto cling to hold fast to Opposites lose , release , let go , use up Definition to engage the services of (a barrister) by payment of a preliminary fee Synonyms pay take on secure the services of Definition (of a person) to be able to remember (something) without difficulty She needs tips on how to retain facts. Synonyms bear in mind keep in mind commit to memory learn by heart impress on the memory Opposites Definition to be able to hold or contain Synonyms hold back hold fast hang or hold onto Additional synonymsDefinition to place an order for You can commission them to paint something especially for you. Synonyms appoint, order, contract, select, engage, delegate, nominate, authorize, empower, deputeDefinition to protect from harm, decay, or loss an increase in aid to help countries conserve their forests Synonyms protect, keep, save, preserveDefinition to hold or be capable of holding Factory shops contain a wide range of cheap furnishings. Synonyms hold, incorporate, accommodate, enclose, have capacity for Additional synonymsDefinition to force (someone) to stay He was arrested and detained for questioning. Synonyms hold, arrest, confine, restrain, imprison, intern, take prisoner, take into custody, hold in custody Definition to hire (someone) to do work in return for money The company employs 18 staff. Synonyms hire, commission, appoint, take on, retain, engage, recruit, sign up, enlist, enrol, have on the payroll Definition to employ (someone) to do something We have been able to engage some staff. Synonyms employ, commission, appoint, take on, hire, retain, recruit, enlist, enrol, put on the payroll Definition to grip firmly He grasped both my hands. Synonyms grip, hold, catch, grab, seize, snatch, clutch, clinch, clasp, lay or take hold of Definition to take a tight hold of She gripped his hand tightly. Synonyms grasp, hold, catch, seize, clutch, clasp, latch on to, take hold of Definition to memorize (something) He learned this song as a boy. Synonyms memorize, commit to memory, learn by heart, learn by rote, get (something) word-perfect, learn parrot-fashion, get off pat, con (archaic) Definition to commit to memory I studied the map, trying to memorize the way. Synonyms remember, learn, commit to memory, learn by heart, learn by rote, get by heart, con (archaic) Definition to maintain We will do everything we can to preserve peace. Synonyms maintain, keep, continue, retain, sustain, keep up, prolong, uphold, conserve, perpetuate, keep alive Definition to treat (food) in order to prevent it from decaying ginger preserved in syrup Synonyms keep, save, store, can, dry, bottle, salt, cure, candy, pickle, conserveDefinition to bring back to mind I recalled the way they had been dancing together. Synonyms recollect, remember, call up, evoke, summon up, reminisce about, call to mind, look or think back to, mind (dialect) Additional synonymsDefinition to remember She spoke with warmth when she recollected the doctor who had treated her. Synonyms remember, mind (dialect), recall, reminisce, summon up, call to mind, placeDefinition to keep for oneself Strain and reserve the cooking liquor. Synonyms keep, hold, save, husband, store, retain, preserve, set aside, withhold, hang on to, conserve, stockpile, hoard, lay up, put by, keep back Definition to obtain by arranging beforehand I'll reserve a table for five. Synonyms book, arrange in advance, make a reservation for, prearrange, pre-engage, engage, bespeakDefinition to hold (someone) back from some action He grabbed my arm, partly to restrain me. Synonyms hold back, hold, control, check, contain, prevent, restrict, handicap, confine, curb, hamper, rein, harness, subdue, hinder, constrain, curtail, bridle, debar, keep under control, have on a tight leash, straiten Definition to treat with care so as to preserve a final attempt to save 40,000 jobs Synonyms protect, keep, guard, preserve, look after, take care of, safeguard, salvage, conserve, keep safe Definition to give moral support to upholding the artist's right to creative freedom Synonyms support, back, defend, aid, champion, encourage, maintain, promote, sustain, advocate, stand by, stick up for (informal) |