How To Spell retain?
How to Pronounce retain?
Correct pronunciation for the word "retain" is [ɹɪtˈe͡ɪn], [ɹɪtˈeɪn], [ɹ_ɪ_t_ˈeɪ_n].
Definition of retain
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To hold or keep in possession; to detain; to keep back; to keep in pay; to engage by a fee paid.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the present tense of Retain?
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What is the adverb for retain?
The adverb form of "retain" is "retentively".
What is the adjective for retain?
The adjective form of the word "retain" is "retained".
Usage over time for retain:
This graph shows how "retain" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of retain?
The plural form of the word "retain" is "retains"
What is the singular form of retain?
The singular form of the word "retain" is "retention"
Synonyms for Retain:
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v.
• enjoy • withhold • hold- bottle up ,
- hug ,
- clench ,
- confine ,
- adhere ,
- imprison ,
- hang on ,
- grip ,
- catch ,
- cleave ,
- enclose ,
- cradle ,
- handle .
- absorb ,
- conserve ,
- employ ,
- hold ,
- hold fast ,
- clutch ,
- contain ,
- commission ,
- detain ,
- hinder ,
- bear in mind .
- fortify ,
- avert ,
- hedge ,
- insure ,
- foster ,
- battle ,
- house ,
- fight ,
- guard ,
- entrench ,
- bulwark ,
- garrison ,
- espouse ,
- fend off ,
- contend .
- hire .
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n.
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- confirm .
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- bethink .
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- get .
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