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to retain
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reter, manter na memória
to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness
Transitive: to retain a memory or knowledge
Exemplos
The mentor shared valuable advice with the protege, hoping they would retain the wisdom throughout their career.
O mentor compartilhou conselhos valiosos com o protegido, esperando que eles retivessem a sabedoria ao longo de suas carreiras.
02
reter, manter
to keep what one has or to continue having something
Transitive: to retain a physical or abstract possession
Exemplos
The professor encouraged students to actively engage with course materials to better retain knowledge for future applications.
O professor encorajou os alunos a se envolverem ativamente com os materiais do curso para melhor reter o conhecimento para aplicações futuras.
03
reter, absorver
to absorb and keep a substance within a particular object or material
Transitive: to retain a material
Exemplos
The sponge-like material in the air filter is designed to retain dust particles and maintain air quality in the room.
O material esponjoso no filtro de ar é projetado para reter partículas de poeira e manter a qualidade do ar no ambiente.
04
reter, manter
to intentionally keep, maintain, or preserve something in its current state, resisting removal, elimination, or alteration
Transitive: to retain sth
Exemplos
The legislature voted to retain the existing environmental protection laws.
A legislatura votou para manter as leis existentes de proteção ambiental.
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