Definition of Retain
Retain
re·tain
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To keep or hold something in one's possession or memory.
e.g. The company will retain all employee records for at least five years.
(verb)
to absorb or take in and continue to hold;
e.g. The sponge was able to retain a lot of water.
(verb)
to remember or keep in mind;
e.g. His capacity to retain facts has increased over the past few weeks.
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