re|tain

re|tain
re|tain «rih TAYN», transitive verb.
1. to continue to have or hold; keep: »

China dishes retain heat longer than metal pans do. The old lady has retained all her interest in life.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under keep. (Cf.keep)
2. to keep in mind; remember: »

She retained the tune but not the words of the song.

3. to employ by payment of a fee; secure the services of by payment of a retainer: »

He retained the best lawyer in the state.

[< Old French retenir < Vulgar Latin retenīre, for Latin retinēre < re- back + tenēre to hold]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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