retain
word
/ɹiˈteɪn/
/ɹɪtˈeɪn/
Definition
To keep something or continue to have it, especially over a period of time. It can also mean remembering information.
Usage & Nuances
'Retain' is formal and common in academic, legal, and business contexts. Often used with 'retain control', 'retain information', or 'retain employees'. Less casual than 'keep' or 'hold onto'.
Spanish: retener - conservarPortuguese (BR): reter - conservarPortuguese (PT): reter - conservarChinese (Simplified): 保留 - 维持Chinese (Traditional): 保留 - 維持Hindi: रखना - बनाए रखनाArabic: يحتفظ - يبقيBengali: রক্ষা করা - ধরে রাখাRussian: сохранять - удерживатьJapanese: 保持する - 保つVietnamese: giữ lại - bảo lưuKorean: 유지하다 - 보유하다Turkish: korumak - muhafaza etmekUrdu: برقرار رکھنا - محفوظ رکھناIndonesian: mempertahankan - menyimpan
Example Sentences
You should retain this receipt for your records.
basic
The company wants to retain skilled employees.
basic
Plants retain water in their leaves.
basic
I can't always retain all the facts from my classes.
natural
We hope to retain our top customers by improving our services.
natural
Even after many years, he retains a strong accent from his hometown.
natural