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to retain
01
to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness
Transitive: to retain a memory or knowledge
Examples
Even after many years, she could still retain vivid memories of her childhood home.
02
to keep what one has or to continue having something
Transitive: to retain a physical or abstract possession
Examples
The antique shop owner decided to retain a few rare pieces in the collection.
03
to absorb and keep a substance within a particular object or material
Transitive: to retain a material
Examples
Bath towels made of high-quality cotton retain moisture well.
04
to intentionally keep, maintain, or preserve something in its current state, resisting removal, elimination, or alteration
Transitive: to retain sth
Examples
The small town decided to retain its annual summer festival as a cherished tradition.
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