to retain
01
behålla, bibehålla
to keep what one has or to continue having something
Transitive: to retain a physical or abstract possession
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansättning
enkelt
tillståndsverb
regelbundet
presens
retain
3:e person singular
retains
presens particip
retaining
enkelt preteritum
retained
perfekt particip
retained
Exempel
The antique shop owner decided to retain a few rare pieces in the collection.
02
behålla, hålla i minnet
to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness
Transitive: to retain a memory or knowledge
Exempel
Even after many years, she could still retain vivid memories of her childhood home.
Även efter många år kunde hon fortfarande behålla livliga minnen av sitt barndomshem.
03
behålla, absorbera
to absorb and keep a substance within a particular object or material
Transitive: to retain a material
Exempel
Bath towels made of high-quality cotton retain moisture well.
Badhanddukar av hög kvalitet bomull behåller fukt väl.
04
behålla, bibehålla
to intentionally keep, maintain, or preserve something in its current state, resisting removal, elimination, or alteration
Transitive: to retain sth
Exempel
The small town decided to retain its annual summer festival as a cherished tradition.
Den lilla staden beslutade att behålla sitt årliga sommarfestival som en älskad tradition.
Lexikalt Träd
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