retain

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retain

(verb)

Meaning

to keep possession of something

Example

"To succeed in her studies, she must retain the information given in class."

Synonyms

keepholdpreserve

Antonyms

discardforgetrelease

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'retinere', meaning to hold back.
Related word forms
  • verb: retained
  • noun: retention

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